Sous Chef

Pho - Tunbridge Wells; Whetsted; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A vibrant restaurant chain is looking for a Sous Chef to join their team in Tunbridge Wells. As a Sous Chef, you will support the kitchen's hard-working team, ensuring food preparations are done safely and efficiently. Candidates should have at least one year of experience in a similar role and a passion for creating fresh, delicious dishes. This position offers up to £16.60 per hour and a range of benefits including free meals and staff discounts.

Benefits

Free fresh meals at work

50% off food and drink for you and 5 friends

Pension scheme

Wagestream for quicker payments

Annual company parties

Confidential Employee Assistance Program

Comprehensive training

Qualifications

• 1+ years experience as a Second Chef or Sous Chef.
• Ability to assist the Head Chef with managerial duties.
• Mentoring skills for line chefs and wok chefs.

Responsibilities

• Support and guide the kitchen team in daily operations.
• Ensure food safety and compliance with health regulations.

Skills

Passionate about cooking fresh food

Strong knowledge in food safety

Experience as second in command

Job description

We are looking for a Sous Chef to join our busy Pho restaurant in Tunbridge Wells.

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 £16.60 per hour is made up of an hourly base of £13.50 plus earnings received through tronc.

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 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