Sous Chef

Pho Restaurants; Exeter; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A UK-based restaurant chain is seeking an experienced Sous Chef to support the Head Chef in daily kitchen operations. You will lead the service, manage the team in the Head Chef’s absence, and assist with stock control while contributing to menu design. The ideal candidate is passionate about local ingredients and has experience in a fresh food setting. This position offers competitive salary and career development opportunities in a vibrant team environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Career development opportunities

Supportive management

Vibrant team environment

Qualifications

• Experienced Sous Chef or Senior CDP with a fresh food background.
• Confident in leading shifts and motivating a small team.
• Knowledgeable in GP, cost control, and menu planning.
• Passionate about local ingredients and creative cooking.
• Calm, reliable, and ready for career progression.

Responsibilities

• Support the Head Chef in daily kitchen operations.
• Lead service and manage the team during the Head Chef’s absence.
• Assist with stock control and cost management.
• Contribute to seasonal menu design.
• Maintain high quality across all service times.

Skills

Team leadership

Cost control knowledge

Menu planning

Creative cooking

Job description

Overview

The Role supports the Head Chef in running day‑to‑day kitchen operations. Lead service and manage the team in the Head Chef’s absence. Assist with stock control, ordering, and achieving 68 71% GP. Input into seasonal menu design and supplier management. Deliver consistent, high‑quality dishes across breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Responsibilities

• Support the Head Chef in daily kitchen operations.
• Lead service and manage the team during the Head Chef’s absence.
• Assist with stock control, ordering, and cost management.
• Contribute to seasonal menu design and supplier relationships.
• Maintain high quality across all service times.

Qualifications

• Experienced Sous Chef or Senior CDP with a fresh food background.
• Confident leading shifts and motivating a small team.
• Knowledgeable in GP, cost control, and menu planning.
• Passionate about local ingredients and creative cooking.
• Calm, reliable, and ready to take the next step in your career.

Benefits

Competitive salary, career development opportunities, supportive management, and a vibrant team environment.