Sous Chef - Pho - Canterbury

Pho Restaurants; Canterbury; On-site; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Second Chef/Sous Chef to join their vibrant kitchen team in Canterbury. This role is perfect for someone who thrives in a busy environment and is eager to contribute to creating fresh and flavorful dishes. You will play a crucial role in supporting the Head Chef, mentoring junior chefs, and ensuring compliance with food safety regulations. With a dynamic team and a focus on both hard work and enjoyment, this position offers an exciting opportunity to grow your culinary skills while being part of a supportive and friendly atmosphere.

Benefits

Free fresh meals at work

50% off food and drink

Get paid every 2 weeks

Wagestream for quicker payments

Annual parties

Referral bonuses (£100-£1000)

Employer Assistance Program

Company pension

Amazing training

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year experience as Second Chef or Sous Chef.
• Strong knowledge in food safety and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Support Head Chef with managerial duties.
• Mentor wok chefs, line chefs, and salad chefs.

Skills

Hands-on cooking

Food safety knowledge

Team mentorship

Managerial duties assistance

Education

Experience as Second Chef or Sous Chef

Job description

We are looking for a Second Chef/ Sous Chef to join our busy Pho restaurant in Canterbury.

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 £16.50 per hour includes earnings received through tronc.

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 1 year in the 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, line chefs, and salad chefs.
• Strong knowledge in food safety and managing compliance within health and safety regulations.