Sous Chef - Pho - Bristol

Pho Restaurant; Bristol; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A popular restaurant chain in Bristol is looking for a Sous Chef to join their hardworking team. The ideal candidate should have a minimum of 1 year in a similar role and be passionate about cooking fresh, vibrant meals. Responsibilities include assisting the Head Chef in managing the kitchen and mentoring staff. The role offers an hourly wage of up to £16.90, with paid training and various perks including free meals and discounts.

Benefits

Free fresh meals at work

50% off food and drink

Paid every 2 weeks

Company pension

Training provided

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of experience as a Second Chef or Sous Chef.
• Strong knowledge of food safety and health regulations.
• Ability to assist in managerial duties and mentor other chefs.

Responsibilities

• Support the Head Chef in managing kitchen operations.
• Mentor wok chefs, line chefs, and salad chefs.
• Contribute to cooking fresh and vibrant dishes.

Skills

Passion for cooking

Food safety knowledge

Mentoring kitchen staff

Job description

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 Programme 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 a minimum of 1 year in role – experience being second in command in a kitchen
• Assisting both the Head Chef with managerial duties and mentoring our wok chefs, line chefs and salad chefs
• Strong knowledge in food safety and managing compliance within health and safety regulations

Job Description

We are looking for a Sous Chef to join our busy Pho restaurant in Bristol. 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 £16.9 per hour is made up of an hourly base of £14 plus 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 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.