Sous Chef - Pho - Covent Garden

Pho Restaurants; London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a vibrant and dynamic team at a renowned restaurant in Covent Garden as a Second Chef/Sous Chef. This exciting role offers the chance to work with fresh, flavorful ingredients and lead a passionate kitchen team. Enjoy a supportive work environment where your culinary skills will shine, and you can make a real impact on the dining experience. With fantastic perks like free meals, discounts, and regular team celebrations, this position is perfect for a hands-on chef eager to grow and thrive in a fast-paced setting. If you're passionate about creating delicious dishes and mentoring others, we want to hear from you!

Benefits

Free fresh meals at work

50% off food and drink

Get paid every 2 weeks

Annual team parties

Referral bonuses

Confidential support program

Company pension

Comprehensive training

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of experience as a Second/Sous Chef.
• Strong knowledge of food safety and health regulations.

Responsibilities

• Support the Head Chef with managerial duties.
• Mentor team members and ensure quality food preparation.

Skills

Hands-on cooking

Food safety knowledge

Leadership experience

Education

Culinary Arts Certification

Job description

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

Our kitchen has a wonderful team of chefs who work very hard and are great at what they do. It’s important we find the right Second Chef who is supportive, friendly, and hands-on, always ready to help in different sections of the kitchen.

Salary offer of up to £17 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 dishes on our menu…

Examples include:

• 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 vegetables

We have grown into a nationwide business, bringing our fresh food and fantastic service to cities and towns across the country, building a steady following of ‘Pho-natics’!

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 quicker with Wagestream
• Annual parties to celebrate our team
• Earn extra money if your friends join us (£100-£1000 per friend)
• Confidential Employer Assistance Program for support
• Company pension
• Comprehensive training during your first weeks and beyond

What Pho is looking for:

• Hands-on chefs passionate about cooking fresh, vibrant, and flavoursome food
• Second/Sous Chef with at least 1 year of experience in a similar role
• Experience in a leadership role, assisting the Head Chef with managerial duties and mentoring team members
• Strong knowledge of food safety and health and safety regulations