Sunaina Sethi is a prominent co-founder and Chief People Officer at JKS Restaurants, where she has been instrumental in shaping the company’s human resources and people operations since January 2024. Having co-founded JKS in 2010, Sunaina has over 14 years of experience in strategic leadership within the restaurant industry. Her extensive tenure as Operations Director and Wine Buyer from 2010 to 2022 highlights her expertise in wine buying, food and wine pairing, and overall restaurant operations, where she managed finance, administration, PR, and marketing initiatives to boost customer engagement.

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She also serves as a Non-Executive Director for TATE Enterprises Ltd, a role she has held since 2022, contributing her industry insights in a freelance capacity. With a background in corporate client relations from her early internships at HSBC and Sal Oppenheim, Sunaina’s diverse experience adds depth to her leadership within the hospitality sector.

• JKS Restaurants, Co-founder & Chief People Officer: Jan 2024 - Present (10 mos)
• JKS Restaurants, Co-Founder & People Director: Oct 2010 - Present (14 yrs 1 mo)
• JKS Restaurants, Operations Director/Wine Buyer: Jul 2010 - Oct 2022 (12 yrs 4 mos)
• TATE Enterprises Ltd, Non-Executive Director: Jul 2022 - Present (2 yrs 4 mos)
• Trishna Restaurants Ltd, General Manager & Sommelier: Jul 2010 - Oct 2022 (12 yrs 4 mos)
• HSBC Trinkaus & Burkhardt, Intern: Jan 2009 - Jul 2009 (7 mos)
• Sal Oppenheim, Intern: Sep 2008 - Jan 2009 (5 mos)

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