Head Chef

Pho; Whetsted; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free fresh meals at work

50% off food & drink

Biweekly pay

Wagestream access

Annual staff parties

Referral bonus

Company pension

Training & development

Additional £6,000 yearly bonus

Job summary

Pho in Tunbridge Wells is seeking a hands-on Head Chef to lead a busy kitchen team and drive high standards across all sections. You will manage a team of wok, line, and sous chefs, ensuring exceptional food quality while maintaining strict food safety and stock control.

The role rewards with a competitive salary and bonus opportunities. Join Pho’s expanding nationwide operation and enjoy benefits such as fresh meals at work, generous staff discounts, and ongoing training.

Qualifications

• Head Chef with minimum 2 years in role.
• Experience managing a team of chefs across wok/line/sous.
• Strong knowledge of food safety and health & safety regulations.
• Experience controlling stock and par levels through mindful ordering.
• Familiar with stock systems such as Acquire.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage kitchen team across all sections.
• Ensure consistent high-quality dishes and presentation.
• Monitor food safety and compliance with regulations.
• Oversee stock levels and ordering processes.

Skills

Team leadership

Food safety

Stock management

Cost control

Tools

Acquire stock ordering

Job description

We are looking for a Head Chef to join our busy Pho restaurant in Tunbridge Wells.

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 £46,700 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 Vietnams 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…

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-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 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. E.g. Acquire for stock ordering.