Head Chef - Pho - Reading

Pho Restaurants; Aldermaston; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals at work

50% off food & drink

Biweekly pay

Wagestream

Company pension

Training & development

Annual parties

Referral bonus

Job summary

Pho Restaurants in Reading is seeking a Head Chef to lead a busy kitchen, guiding a team of wok, line, and sous chefs. You will drive high standards, champion fresh, flavoursome dishes, and ensure robust food safety practices.

The role offers a competitive salary with bonus opportunities and extensive staff benefits. Join a growing nationwide Pho concept known for its vibrant menu and excellent service.

Qualifications

• Hands-on chef with a passion for fresh, vibrant and flavoursome food.
• Head Chef with 2+ years in a leadership role.
• Experience managing a kitchen team (wok, lines, sous).
• Strong knowledge of food safety and health & safety compliance.
• Experience controlling stock and par levels through mindful ordering.
• Familiar with kitchen systems (e.g. Acquire for stock ordering).

Skills

Hands-on cooking

Team leadership

Food safety

Stock control

Kitchen systems

Tools

Acquire

Job description

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

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 £48,000includes 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.