JKS Restaurants

December 13th, an evening for Valencia, curated by Nieves Barragan and Sabor London. In collaboration with Quique Dacosta and Arros QD, this evening will bring together an incredible line-up of chefs for a star-studded dinner and a luxurious live auction, with a special introduction from the one and only Stanley Tucci. The seven-course menu will feature dishes from: Nieves Barragán Mohacho Angela Hartnett Hélène Darroze Robin Gill Ashley Palmer-Watts Aleixandre Sarrion Eduardo Idrobo All proceeds go to the Desde Valencia, Para Valencia initiative. Purchase tickets: https://lnkd.in/eaAkK4id

We’re proud to announce that Christina Nuval, CA, Finance Director at JKS Restaurants, and Xiao Yi Qiu, Restaurant Manager at Sabor London, have been included in CODE Hospitality’s 30 Under 30. Originally from Auckland, Christina joined JKS in June 2021 as Group Financial Reporting Manager. She quickly progressed to Head of Accounting and Reporting, and then to Financial Controller, where she managed a team of 20 overseeing various finance functions. Her commitment to excellence and ability to navigate complex financial operations has made her an invaluable asset, and rapid rise - now to Senior Management level - at JKS has demonstrated her exceptional talent and drive. Xiao Yi, described as a ‘true professional’ by Nieves Barragan, started his career in the kitchen, before moving into a FOH position. His attentive and flawless service has provided an excellent example for training others in the Sabor team, in which he is an integral part. The award is a testament to his outstanding contribution, as a leader and mentor to many.

We’re pleased to announce that Jyotin Sethi, Karam Sethi and Sunaina Sethi have been included in Observer's Nightlife and Dining Power List 2024. Applauded for ‘redefining the dining landscape in London’, the award celebrates their efforts in ‘transform[ing] Indian cuisine into an international movement while branching into eclectic non-Indian concepts that continue to push boundaries.’ Read more: https://lnkd.in/enacAwiS

BAO London has now arrived at Market Halls Victoria. An homage to the street stalls of Taiwan, the beating heart of the city where chaos meets elegance. Where nostalgic memories are made and all walks of life come, eat, and leave to continue on their way of life in the bustling city.   Expect BAO classics, reimagined, including double stack pork BAO, Fried Chicken Big BAO, Fried Chicken and Slaw, Peanut Milk soft serve and a new Bubble Tea.

We're proud to announce that the following have made the shortlist of 2024’s Restaurant Marketer & Innovator Awards. New Product Development, Gymkhana Fine Foods Launch Campaign of the Year, Ambassadors Clubhouse Launch Campaign of the Year, BAO London (Battersea) Being listed among the very best in the business is a tremendous achievement for us – and we look forward to hearing the results in January.

Last month, as part of CODE Hospitality’s Founders Series, JKS Co-Founder and Chief People Officer Sunaina Sethi was joined by Blacklock Founder Gordon Ker to discuss ‘Getting your Business off the ground: turning an idea into a reality.’ The conversation ranged from the initial hurdles of starting a hospitality business, to futureproofing and the potential opportunities for teams created by scaling and growth. Read more: https://lnkd.in/eU9F6uP3

We’re delighted to have attended Be Inclusive Hospitality’s annual Spotlight awards a few weeks ago. Founded by Lorraine Copes, the awards go some way to champion the diversity of the UK’s hospitality scene, and we are pleased to have been part of the celebrations. Over the past few months, we're also proud to have partnered with Lorraine to kickstart our EDI journey; formulating our policy and looking at the importance of EDI to JKS. We are keen to ensure that JKS is a welcoming and inclusive place to work — for all team members, guests, partners, and stakeholders. Being challenged on the way we do things, and considering as many viewpoints as possible, has driven our hugely beneficial partnership. By implementing this EDI policy, we aim to create a workplace and dining experience that inspires creativity and fosters collaboration across all backgrounds, abilities and personal characteristics. For us, a successful EDI policy is more than just words on paper. It requires genuine commitment and action from everyone at JKS. We acknowledge that we are at the beginning of this journey, and constantly learning from those around us. Lorraine’s guidance and advice has been crucial in ensuring that this is an educational piece for our team, at all levels. We have now begun with 2 training sessions for our senior team, with other awareness sessions continuing over the coming months.

The George Public House is proud to announce their partnership with Shout UK - a free, confidential and 24/7 text support service for anyone in the UK who is experiencing depression, anxiety or suicidal thoughts.   Shout’s trained volunteers are available around the clock to listen to and support those in need. Anyone wanting to use this service can simply text THEGEORGE to 85258, at any time of day or night.   The team at The George will be working with Shout on a number of fundraising activities over the coming months, kicking off with No Shave November.   Find out more and show your support for Shout’s service by donating here: https://lnkd.in/epZxCRcH

We’re delighted to announce that JKS Restaurants and Dominic Jacobs were awarded ‘Food-Led Pub Group of the Year’ at Monday's R200 Awards 2024, hosted at Hawksmoor Canary Wharf. Our group recently expanded to three pubs with the successful launch of The Hound Chiswick this July, sitting alongside The George Public House in Fitzrovia and The Cadogan Arms in Chelsea. A huge congratulations and thank you to our teams across all three pubs for all their hard work and dedication. #JKSRestaurants

At its heart, Diwali is an annual festival of light celebrating the spiritual victory of light over darkness, good over evil, and knowledge over ignorance. There are many ways of celebrating Diwali but for our family it’s always been about spending time together, being grateful for our good fortune over the past year and looking forward to a prosperous year ahead. Wishing you a very happy Diwali. Jyotin Sethi, Karam Sethi, Sunaina Sethi and the JKS Restaurants team