Executive Chef

Executive Chef Salary - Dependant on experience Schedule - Full Time Experience - Previous experience in a busy, quality restaurant JKS are seeking an Executive Chef to join their team. The successful candidate will be friendly, personable and passionate about all things food and drink. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Executive Chef looking for a new role in an award winning, critically acclaimed group. The Group JKS Restaurants was founded by siblings Jyotin, Karam and Sunaina Sethi in November 2008. The group has received critical acclaim and industry recognition since its inception, including 7 Michelin stars, 4 Michelin Bib Gourmands and one restaurant ranked in the Worlds 100 Best restaurants. The JKS portfolio currently includes Michelin Starred restaurants Trishna, Gymkhana, Kitchen Table, Sabor and Lyles; as well as cult favourites Hoppers, BAO, Brigadiers, Berenjak, Plaza Khao Gaeng, Speedboat Bar and Bibi. Pubs include The Cadogan Arms and The George. JKS Restaurants offers a unique chance to either pursue a career in fine dining or develop within casual trend focused cuisine, with opportunities across all disciplines for those looking to progress their careers within a people focused, collaborative hospitality group. The Position As Executive, you will be responsible for ensuring the delivery of consistent, high quality and innovative dishes throughout the whole operation; you will play a key role in menu development, working closely with the Directors. You will manage the overall kitchen operation as well as the day to day management of the kitchen team. If you have the following, then we want to hear from you: Previous experience as an Executive Chef or Head Chef in a high quality Restaurant or Michelin environment; Strong awareness of trends and seasonality of produce; A highly creative approach to your work with excellent attention to detail; Proven ability to manage, train and motivate a Kitchen brigade; Experience in managing staff costs, scheduling and reviewing staff rotas; Strengths in finances, purchasing and menu costing; A working knowledge of health and safety, compliance and procedures; This is a very exciting opportunity not to be missed for a talented Executive Chef eager to join a restaurant group with ambitious plans. Benefits & Culture Our team is the most important part of our business, translating our passion for genuine hospitality to our guests every day. We are proud to work with industry-leading talent and recognise the importance of offering our teams the tools, guidance and experience necessary to build confidence and grow. We encourage you to bring your whole self to work and celebrate the skills and characteristics that make you unique. Your commitment to be kind and work hard comes with a range of benefits such as: Treat Yourself Monthly JKS Dining Out Allowance Up to 50% off dining across JKS Restaurants Retail & Takeaway Discounts Code App Membership Company tech scheme Look After Yourself Discounted Gym Membership Wagestream stream your pay earlier Company Donations for your involvement with Charities Cycle to work Scheme Employee Assistance Program Enhanced Maternity/Paternity Leave Access to Financial Advice Wedding Gift & New-born Care Package - Celebrating your big occasions Season Ticket Loan Progress Yourself Access to our fantastic L&D Calendar A personalised learning & development plan to develop your skills and knowledge Career progression with a fast-growing, critically acclaimed restaurant group. Be Yourself Additional holiday for every year with us (rising to 30 days) Employee referral scheme - paying up to £600 per referral Staff parties & long service awards TPBN1_UKCT