Head Chef

Pho; Guildford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A popular restaurant chain is looking for a Head Chef to oversee a vibrant kitchen team in Guildford. The ideal candidate will have at least two years of experience managing chefs, a strong passion for fresh cooking, and a solid understanding of food safety regulations. The role offers a competitive salary including a bonus of up to £6,000 along with great perks such as free meals and a company pension. Enjoy a dynamic work atmosphere where you'll lead a passionate team and create delicious dishes daily.

Benefits

Free fresh meals at work

50% off food and drink for you and up to 5 friends

Paid every 2 weeks or quicker with Wagestream

Company pension

Many bonuses up to £6,000 annually

Annual parties

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years' experience as a Head Chef.
• Experience in managing a team of chefs.
• Strong knowledge of health & safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Support and lead the kitchen team effectively.
• Ensure compliance with food safety and health regulations.
• Manage stock levels and ordering processes.

Skills

Passion for cooking fresh food

Experience managing a team

Strong knowledge in food safety

Experience controlling stock

Comfortable using different systems

Job description

We are looking for a Head Chef to joinour busy Pho restaurant in XXXX .

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 £XXXXXX includes earnings received through tronc.

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

What Pho can offer you!

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.

• 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
• Company pension
• Many bonuses – A nice Bonus! Of up to £6,000 a year!

Amazing training during your first few weeks and beyond

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

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‑nants’ wherever we go!

What Pho is looking for :

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

Head Chef with minimum x2 years’ in role.

Experience managing a team of chefs.

In Pho we have wok chefs, lines 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. Acquire for stock ordering.