Head Chef

RHR UK; Liverpool; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A popular restaurant chain in Liverpool is seeking a Head Chef passionate about cooking fresh food. The ideal candidate has at least 2 years of experience in a similar role and should effectively lead the kitchen team while ensuring compliance with food safety regulations. This position offers a competitive salary of up to £44, including tronc, and additional bonuses. Benefits include free meals and discounts, with a supportive and dynamic work environment.

Benefits

Free fresh meals at work

50% off all food and drink

Paid every 2 weeks

Wagestream for quicker payments

Annual parties

Confidential Employer Assistance Program

Company pension

Training opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience as a Head Chef.
• Proven ability to manage a team of chefs.
• Strong knowledge of food safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Support and lead the kitchen team.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.
• Control stock and manage ordering processes.

Skills

Passionate about cooking fresh food

Team management

Food safety compliance

Stock control

Comfortable using stock ordering systems

Job description

We are looking for a Head Chef to join our busy Pho restaurant in Liverpool Castle Street.

Our kitchen has a wonderful team of chefs who work very hard and are great at what they do, so its 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, includes earnings received through tronc.

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

Who and what is Pho?

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

Dishes

• 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!

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!

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 (£-£ 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, a year!

What Pho is looking for :

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

Qualifications

• Head Chef with minimum 2 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. E.g. Acquire for stock ordering.