Sous Chef - Pho - Bluewater

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

Job summary

Pho Restaurants is seeking a dedicated Second Chef / Sous Chef for its new Bluewater restaurant. The role involves hands-on kitchen management, mentoring junior staff, and ensuring food safety. Bring your passion for fresh, vibrant cooking and join a growing team where you can thrive and make a difference every day.

Benefits

Free fresh meals at work

50% off food and drink for you and 5 friends

Get paid every 2 weeks

Wagestream for quicker payments

Annual parties

Referral bonuses up to £1000

Confidential Employer Assistance Program

Company pension

Amazing training

Qualifications

• Second Chef or Sous Chef with at least 1 year of experience.
• Ability to assist the Head Chef with managerial duties.
• Strong knowledge of food safety and managing compliance with health and safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Support the Head Chef in various kitchen sections.
• Mentor junior chefs and assist in managing kitchen operations.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.

Skills

Cooking Fresh Food

Kitchen Management

Food Safety Knowledge

Job description

We are looking for a Second Chef / Sous Chef to join our soon-to-open NEW PHO restaurant in Bluewater, City Centre!

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 supportive, friendly, and hands-on, always ready to help in the different sections of the kitchen.

Salary offer of up to £16.00 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 noodles, and plenty of meat (or veggies)! But we also have more amazing things to offer in our menu…

Here are some examples of the many fresh dishes we cook and serve every day:

• 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 at least 1 year of experience in the role.
• Experience being second in command in a kitchen, assisting the Head Chef with managerial duties, and mentoring wok chefs, line chefs, and salad chefs.
• Strong knowledge of food safety and managing compliance with health and safety regulations.

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