Head Chef

Pho; Chester; On-site; GBP 52,000; Full time

Job summary

A vibrant restaurant brand in Chester is seeking an energetic Head Chef to lead their team. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 2 years of experience and passion for high-quality food. Salary is up to £52,000 with annual bonuses. Join a fun environment where the food and atmosphere are equally important.

Benefits

Free meals at work

50% off food and drink

Wagestream payment options

Annual parties

Bonus program

Employer Assistance Program

Company pension

Comprehensive training

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ Head Chef experience in a bar, restaurant, or both.
• Passion for food and learning about our fresh ingredients.
• Confidence in financial P&L reports.

Responsibilities

• Lead the kitchen team in a lively restaurant environment.
• Ensure high culinary standards and staff training.
• Communicate effectively with suppliers.

Skills

Head Chef experience

Passion for food

Confidence in P&L reports

Supplier communication

Comfort with restaurant systems

Tools

Pronet

OpenTable

Zonal

Harri

Job description

And come be part of this stylish and lively restaurant brand opening soon in Cheshire Oaks!

We’re looking for a cool, energetic Head Chef to lead our team.

This is for a Head Chef who knows their stuff, cares about the hospitality world, and just gets it!

Salary offer of up to £42,000 includes earnings of £10,000 received through tronc, totaling £52,000.

And on top of that, a bonus reward of up to £6,000!

Who’s Pho?

Our food is pretty amazing, but we’re also all about the atmosphere…

Funky music, dimmed lights, staff joking by the kitchen pass, guests bantering with waiters, glasses clicking, and in between it all, the slurping of fresh Pho.

What Pho can offer you:

• Free fresh meals at work
• 50% off all food and drink when dining in, for you and up to 5 friends
• Get paid every 2 weeks, or quicker with Wagestream
• Annual parties for hard work and fun
• Earn more money if friends join us (£100-£1000 extra per friend)
• Confidential Employer Assistance Program
• Company pension
• Comprehensive training during your first weeks and beyond
• A nice bonus of up to £6,000 a year

What Pho is looking for:

• Minimum 2 years’ Head Chef experience in bar, restaurant, or both
• Passion for food and learning about our fresh ingredients
• Confidence in financial P&L reports
• Experience communicating with suppliers
• Comfort with systems like Pronet, OpenTable, Zonal, Harri, etc.
• Someone who GETS IT!

If this is the job for you, apply now!

Check out our Instagram for a glimpse: https://www.instagram.com/phorestaurant/

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Created on 26/07/2025 by TN United Kingdom