Job description
Plaza Khao Gaeng BY - Part-Time Waiter/Waitress
Part-Time Waiter/Waitress - Plaza Khao Gaeng BY
Salary - Up to £14.50 per hour
Schedule - Part Time
Experience - Previous experience as a Waiter/Waitress within a quality restaurant
Plaza Khao Gaeng are seeking a Waiter/Waitress 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 Waiter/Waitress looking for a new role in an award winning, critically acclaimed group.
The Restaurant
Plaza Khao Gaeng is a celebration of Thailand’s coast-to-jungle cooking, serving Khao gaeng dishes, which translates broadly as “curry over rice”. A kaleidoscope of curries rich with fresh coconut milk, aromatic curry pastes, and fermented fish for depth, alongside searingly hot stir-fries lifted with cooling herbs - all designed to be mixed, matched and spooned over rice.
In Thailand, the most popular khao gaeng spots expand to fill whatever space they can. Plaza takes inspiration from one such restaurant in Bangkok, now spread through an old cinema - curries laid out in gleaming trays beneath a faded façade, climbing the stairs to the former box office. It’s anytime comfort food, offering pause and shade from the heat and noise of the street outside.
Our second Plaza Khao Gaeng opened in Borough Yards in November 2025, flanking the bustle of Borough Market, much as it would in Southern Thailand. Here, we take cues from electric markets, roadside stalls and family kitchens of the South - introducing new dishes alongside favourites from Thailand’s deepest southern provinces.
The Position
As Waiter/Waitress, you be responsible for providing a warm and genuine welcome to our guests, delivering an exceptional standard of service and memorable customer experience, and you will continually lead and inspire the front of house team to do the same.
If you have the following, then we want to hear from you:
Prior experience as a Runner, Commis Waiter or Waiter/Waitress within a fast paced quality, restaurant;
Eagerness to roll your sleeves up and get stuck in;
A creative approach with impeccable attention to detail;
Passion for about food and hospitality, along with the eagerness to continually learn;
The desire to develop your career within an ambitious and trend-setting restaurant group;
Benefits
At Chaiyo, we believe in a culture that truly backs our people. Hospitality is a people industry, and we're committed to rewarding the hard work and loyalty that makes us who we are.
Award-Winning Workplace
Recognised as one of The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2026
Dining & Hospitality
Lunch for 2 after probation
Up to 50% off dining across JKS restaurants
CODE App membership - Discount at some of the UK's best restaurants
Health & Wellness
Discounted gym membership with up to 25% off at 4,000+ venues across the UK
24/7 Doctor & prescription services for peace of mind healthcare
8 free counselling sessions to support your mental wellbeing
Employee Assistance Program providing confidential support when you need it
Health, legal, money and debt support services available
Entertainment
Up to 55% off cinema tickets
Up to 25% off UK attractions (London Eye, Thorpe Park, SEA LIFE, and more)
Up to 15% cashback at 70+ major retailers across the UK
Financial Support
Wagestream - stream a portion of your pay earlier when you need it
Access to financial advice to help with your financial planning
Company donations for your involvement with charities
Special Occasions & Recognition
Wedding gift & newborn care package - celebrating your big occasions
Staff parties & long service awards recognising your commitment
Employee referral scheme - earn up to £600 per referral
The Group
JKS Restaurants was founded by siblings Jyotin, Karam, and Sunaina Sethi in November 2008. Since its inception, the group has received critical acclaim and industry recognition, including 8 Michelin stars, 4 Michelin Bib Gourmands, a restaurant ranked among the World’s 100 Best Restaurants, and a spot in the Sunday Times Best 100 Places to Work 2026.
The JKS portfolio currently features Michelin-starred restaurants such as Trishna, Gymkhana, Kitchen Table, Sabor, Legado and Ambassadors Clubhouse; along with cult favourites Hoppers, Brigadiers, Berenjak, Plaza Khao Gaeng, Speedboat Bar, and Bibi.
JKS Restaurants offers a unique opportunity to pursue a career in fine dining or to develop within trend-focused casual cuisine, with opportunities across all disciplines for those looking to advance their careers within a people-focused, collaborative hospitality group.
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