Head Chef - Pho - Islington

Pho Restaurants; Greater London; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals at work

50% off food & drink

Bi-weekly pay

Wagestream option

Annual parties

Employee referral bonus

Staff pension

Comprehensive training

Bonus up to £6,000 per year

Job summary

Pho Restaurants in Islington is seeking a hands-on Head Chef to lead our busy kitchen. You will work closely with the team across sections, ensuring high standards, consistency and creative dishes that reflect our Pho menu.

The role requires at least two years in a Head Chef position, strong leadership, and a solid grasp of food safety, stock control and cost awareness. We offer a supportive environment, competitive pay, and generous staff benefits.

Qualifications

• Hands-on chefs who are passionate about cooking fresh, vibrant and flavoursome food.
• Head Chef with minimum 2 years’ in role.
• Experience managing a team of chefs with wok/lines/sous chefs support.
• Strong knowledge in food safety and managing compliance within health and safety regulations.
• Experience controlling stock and par levels through mindful ordering.

Responsibilities

• Lead kitchen operations and ensure consistent dish quality.
• Manage, coach and develop the kitchen team across sections.
• Oversee stock control, ordering and cost management.
• Uphold health and safety standards and food safety compliance.

Skills

Hands-on cooking

Team leadership

Food safety knowledge

Stock management

Adaptability

Tools

Acquire stock system

Job description

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

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£45,400includes 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.