London, England, United Kingdom, September 2024 – Chris Todd has been promoted to the position of Head of People at JKS Restaurants. In this role, he will lead the company’s HR strategy, focusing on talent management and organizational development to support the company’s continued success and growth.
Chris Todd has been with JKS Restaurants for approximately 6 years. He was most recently the Head of Talent for about 1.5 years, where he developed and implemented talent acquisition strategies. Before that, he served as the Head of Recruitment for around 4.5 years, overseeing recruitment strategies and operations. His initial role at JKS Restaurants was as a Recruitment Manager, a position he held for about 2 years, focusing on recruiting talent for the company’s expanding portfolio.
Prior to his tenure at JKS Restaurants, Chris worked as a Senior Recruitment Consultant at Hilton Worldwide for about 1 year, where he focused on recruiting for various positions within the hospitality sector. Earlier, he was a Recruitment Consultant at Renard Resources Ltd for approximately 6 months, specializing in placing candidates within the hospitality, leisure, and finance sectors.
Chris began his career as a Junior Sous Chef at Hilton, where he worked for about 4.5 years. This role provided him with a strong foundation in the hospitality industry, which he later leveraged in his recruitment and talent management roles.
JKS Restaurants, founded by siblings Jyotin, Karam, and Sunaina Sethi in November 2008, is renowned for its culinary excellence and innovative approach. The group has received critical acclaim, including 7 Michelin stars and 3 Michelin Bib Gourmands, and operates 24 restaurants, 2 pubs, and 1 bar in London, as well as across the Middle East. The company is known for its dedication to culinary innovation, genuine hospitality, and fostering a culture of excellence.
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