Bar Manager - New Opening - London Salary - Competitive Schedule - Full Time Experience - Previous experience as a Bar Manager within a high-end, quality restaurant or bar Chaiyo Restaurants, in partnership with JKS Restaurants, is seeking a talented and passionate Bar Manager to lead an extraordinary new chapter — a landmark fine dining Thai restaurant opening in Central London. If you're ready to be part of one of the most exciting new openings in London's culinary scene, working alongside a world-class team committed to delivering exceptional food, drinks and genuine Thai hospitality at the very highest level, we want to hear from you. Chaiyo Group Chaiyo was born from Chef Luke Farrell's near two-decade love affair with Thailand — its food, its spirit, and its people. Having opened Plaza Khao Gaeng on Tottenham Court Road, Borough Market, Covent Garden, Speedboat Bar in Chinatown and Notting Hill. Chaiyo has built a reputation for restaurants that carry the true soul of Thai life into the heart of London. Each venue is an expression of a culture Luke has called home, celebrated through vibrant food, warm hospitality, and an infectious passion for sharing it all. Central to Chaiyo's ethos is Luke's Ryewater Nursery in Dorset, where a growing collection of tropical greenhouses supplies the restaurants with the brilliantly fresh herbs and aromatics that are essential to genuine Thai cooking — an extraordinary commitment to quality and provenance that sets Chaiyo apart. Now, in partnership with JKS Restaurants — one of the UK's most celebrated and ambitious restaurant groups — Chaiyo is taking a bold new step: a fine dining Thai concept with huge ambitions, set to become one of London's most talked-about openings The Position As Bar Manager you will have a strong 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. The successful candidate will be on the floor in the restaurant (when required), as well as working 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; An outgoing personality who flourishes during services and guest-facing shifts; 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 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 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.
Bar Manager - New Opening - London employer: YAI
YAI Network is an exceptional employer that prioritises the well-being and professional growth of its staff in Kingston. With a strong commitment to fostering a supportive work culture, employees benefit from comprehensive training, collaborative teamwork, and opportunities for advancement within the organisation, all while making a meaningful impact in the lives of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
