Head Chef - Pho - Liverpool Castle Street

Pho Restaurants; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A popular restaurant chain in Liverpool is seeking an experienced Head Chef to lead a vibrant kitchen team. The ideal candidate should have at least 2 years of experience in a similar role, passion for cooking fresh dishes, and strong knowledge in food safety. The role comes with a competitive salary and benefits including bonuses and meal discounts.

Benefits

Free meals at work

50% off food and drink for friends

Paid every 2 weeks

Annual parties

Pension scheme

Training and development

Bonus up to £6,000

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years experience as Head Chef.
• Experience managing a team of chefs.
• Strong knowledge of food safety and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support the kitchen team to deliver high-quality dishes.
• Manage stock and adhere to food safety regulations.
• Ensure smooth operation across all kitchen sections.

Skills

Passionate about cooking

Team management

Food safety knowledge

Stock management

System usage

Job description

Overview

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 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: up to £44,500 (includes earnings received through tronc).

Bonus: up to £6,000 per year.

About 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…

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.