Head Chef

Pho; Greater London; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A popular restaurant chain in Greater London is seeking a Head Chef to lead a dedicated kitchen team. The ideal candidate should have at least 2 years of experience in this role, demonstrating strong leadership and a passion for vibrant food. Responsibilities include ensuring compliance with food safety regulations and managing stock effectively. Competitive salary of up to £44,200 plus bonus potential of up to £6,000 annually. Great benefits including free meals and staff discounts.

Benefits

Free fresh meals at work

50% off food and drink for you and friends

Get paid every 2 weeks

Earn extra money for referrals

Company pension

Annual parties

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years experience as Head Chef.
• Hands-on chef passionate about cooking fresh and vibrant food.

Responsibilities

• Manage a team of chefs in a busy kitchen.
• Ensure food safety and compliance with health regulations.
• Control stock and maintain par levels.

Skills

Experience managing a team of chefs

Strong knowledge in food safety

Experience controlling stock and par levels

Tools

Acquire for stock ordering

Job description

Overview

We are looking for a Head Chef to join our busy Pho restaurant in Balham. Our kitchen has a wonderful team of chefs who work very hard and are great at what they do, so it’s important we find the right Head Chef who is going to be supportive, friendly and hands‑on, always ready to help in the different sections of the kitchen.

Salary offer of up to £44,200 includes earnings received through tronc. And on top of that a bonus reward of up to £6,000!

What Pho Is

We are named after Vietnam’s famous noodle soup – PHỞ. A rich bowl of broth, rice noodle and plenty of meat or veggies. We also have more amazing things to offer in our menu.

• Freshly handmade spring & summer rolls
• Homemade pork & lemongrass meatballs
• Crunchy, fresh and flavoursome salads
• Delicious rich curries
• Wok‑fried noodles topped with meat, tofu or more healthy vegetables

We have grown into a nationwide business, with our teams bringing our fresh food and fantastic service to cities and towns all over the country, building a steady following of ‘Pho‑natics’ wherever we go!

Benefits

• Free fresh meals at work
• 50% off all food and drink when dining in our restaurants, for you and up to 5 friends
• Get paid every 2 weeks! Or… Get paid quicker with our Wagestream
• We love to work hard and play even harder at our awesome annual parties
• Earn more money if your friends join us (£100‑£1,000 extra for each friend)
• Confidential Employer Assistance Program, to support you with any troubles you may be facing
• Company pension
• Amazing training during your first few weeks and beyond
• A nice bonus! Of up to £6,000 a year

What Pho Is Looking For

Hands‑on chefs who are passionate about cooking fresh, vibrant and flavoursome food.

Head Chef with minimum 2 years in role.

Qualifications

• Experience managing a team of chefs
• Experience working with wok chefs, line chefs and sous chefs to support you
• Strong knowledge in food safety and managing compliance within health and safety regulations
• Experience controlling stock and par levels through mindful ordering
• Comfortable using different systems as part of your day‑to‑day, e.g. Acquire for stock ordering