Head Chef

Pho; Greenhithe; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading restaurant chain is seeking a Head Chef for their new location in Bluewater. The ideal candidate will be hands-on, with a passion for vibrant cooking and experience in managing kitchen teams. The role offers a competitive salary and various perks, including bonuses and discounts.

Benefits

Free fresh meals at work

50% off food and drink for you and friends

Paid every 2 weeks

Wagestream for quicker payments

Annual parties

Referral bonuses

Employer Assistance Program

Company pension

Training provided

Bonus of up to £6,000

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience as Head Chef.
• Experience managing a team of chefs.

Responsibilities

• Supportive and hands-on in kitchen sections.
• Control stock and manage compliance with health regulations.

Skills

Passionate about cooking

Team management

Food safety knowledge

Education

Head Chef experience

Tools

Acquire

Job description

PHO IS COMING TO BLUEWATER!!

We are looking for a Head Chef to join our soon-to-open new Pho restaurant in Bluewater.

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 supportive, friendly, and hands-on, always ready to help in the different sections of the kitchen.

Salary offer of up to £47,000 includes earnings received through tronc.

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

Who and what is Pho?

We are named after Vietnam's famous noodle soup - PH?. A rich bowl of broth, rice noodles, and plenty of meat (or veggies)! But we also have more amazing things to offer in our menu…

Here are some examples of the many fresh dishes we cook and serve every day:

• 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!

What Pho can offer you!

• 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-£1000 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 flavorsome food.
• Head Chef with a minimum of 2 years’ experience in the role.
• Experience managing a team of chefs. In Pho, we have wok chefs, line chefs, and sous chefs to support you.
• Strong knowledge of 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.