Job Description

New Projects & Openings - Bar Manager - New Opening

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Bar Manager - New Opening - New Projects & Openings

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Salary - Up to 45,000 per year


Schedule - Full Time


Experience - Previous experience as a Bar Manager within a quality restaurant


Plaza Khao Gaeng are seeking a Bar Manager to join their team at a brand new opening in Central London, due to open Spring 2026. The successful candidate will be friendly, personable and passionate about all things food and drink. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Bar Manager looking for a new role in an award winning, critically acclaimed group.

Plaza Khao Gaeng

Khao gaeng broadly means 'curry over rice'. Plaza Khao Gaeng, Arcade Food Hall's flagship Southern Thai restaurant, is a celebration of the coast to jungle cuisine. It's a kaleidoscope of curries thick with fresh coconut milk and aromatic curry pastes, fermented fish for depth, and searingly hot stir fries with cooling herbs alongside.


Khao gaeng restaurants fill the space around them the more popular they become. Plaza is inspired by one such place that has taken over an old movie theatre in Bangkok. Curries set out in gleaming trays fill the entrance under the faded facade and up the stairs to the box office. This anytime comfort food provides pause in a place cool and quiet from the bustle of the street below.

The Role

As a Bar Manager you will have experience in managing at least one outlet, you will have a good understanding of cocktails, beers and spirits and wines.

You will have experience managing a bar that operates within a restaurant, or that has an extensive food offering. You will be outgoing and flourish in services and guest-facing shifts. The successful candidate will be on the floor in the restaurant as well as behind the bar. Key roles will be arranging and managing training, constructing rotas, managing and reporting stock, and drinks development.


The Successful Bar Manager will have:

Prior experience as Bar Manager within a high volume and high-quality restaurant or bar; Passion for and an understanding to lead from the front, with high standards; A keenness for team development; Passion for beverages, 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

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

Self care salary - 500 additional salary to spend on your self care. After 1 years service 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 Additional holiday for every year with us (rising to 30 days)

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 World's 100 Best restaurants.


The JKS portfolio currently includes Michelin Starred restaurants Trishna, Gymkhana, Kitchen Table, and Sabor; 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.