Head Chef – Pho Kitchen, Edinburgh

Pho; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 47,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals at work

Food discount

Wagestream access

Annual parties

Company pension

Bonus up to £6,000

Training program

Refer a friend bonus

Job summary

Pho is seeking a Head Chef for our busy Edinburgh restaurant on Lothian Road. You will lead a hands-on kitchen team, drive high-quality dishes and maintain rigorous safety standards in a fast-paced environment.

The role offers a competitive salary up to £47,500 with a discretionary bonus up to £6,000 and additional staff perks. You must be hands-on, supportive, and ready to develop your team.

Qualifications

• Hands-on chefs with passion for cooking fresh, vibrant dishes.
• Minimum two years in a Head Chef role.
• Experience managing a team of chefs (wok, line, sous).
• Strong knowledge of food safety and compliance with health & safety rules.
• Experience controlling stock and par levels with mindful ordering.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise kitchen operations across sections.
• Mentor and support kitchen team to maintain high standards.
• Ensure strict food safety, hygiene and allergen controls.
• Manage stock levels, par levels and ordering processes.
• Collaborate with front-of-house for smooth service.

Skills

Hands-on cooking

Team leadership

Food safety

Tools

Acquire for stock ordering

Job description

Pho is seeking a Head Chef for our busy Edinburgh restaurant on Lothian Road. You will lead a hands-on kitchen team, drive high-quality dishes and maintain rigorous safety standards in a fast-paced environment.

The role offers a competitive salary up to £47,500 with a discretionary bonus up to £6,000 and additional staff perks. You must be hands-on, supportive, and ready to develop your team.