Sous Chef

Pho - Milton Keynes; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A popular restaurant chain is seeking a Sous Chef to join the busy team at their location. The ideal candidate will have a passion for cooking fresh and vibrant dishes and at least one year of experience in a similar role. Responsibilities include supporting the Head Chef with managerial duties and mentoring kitchen staff. The role offers a competitive salary of up to £16.95 per hour along with various perks like free meals and discounts. Join the team and contribute to creating delightful dining experiences.

Benefits

Free meals at work

50% off food and drink

Paid every 2 weeks

Confidential Employer Assistance Program

Company pension

Training during first few weeks

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year experience in Sous Chef role or similar.
• Experience assisting Head Chef and mentoring kitchen staff.

Responsibilities

• Support the Head Chef in managing kitchen operations.
• Mentor wok chefs, line chefs, and salad chefs.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.

Skills

Passion for cooking fresh food

Knowledge of food safety

Job description

We are looking for a Sous Chef to join our busy Pho restaurant in Milton Keynes.

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 Second 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 £16.95 per hour includes earnings received through tronc.

Who and what is 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‑nants’ 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 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

What Pho is looking for:

• Hands on chefs who are passionate about cooking fresh, vibrant and flavoursome food.
• Second Chef or Sous Chef with minimum x1 years’ in role.
• Experience being second in command in a kitchen. Assisting both the Head Chef with managerial duties and being a mentor to our wok chefs, lines chefs and salad chefs.
• Strong knowledge in food safety and managing compliance within health and safety regulations