Sous Chef - Pho - Glasgow

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

Job summary

Join a vibrant team as a Sous Chef in a bustling kitchen where creativity and passion for fresh, flavorful food thrive. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work with a dedicated team, preparing authentic Vietnamese dishes that delight customers. Enjoy the benefits of free meals, generous discounts, and a supportive work environment that values hard work and camaraderie. If you have a passion for cooking and a knack for leadership, this role is perfect for you!

Benefits

Free fresh meals at work

50% off food and drink

Get paid every 2 weeks

Wagestream for quicker payments

Annual parties

Referral bonuses

Employer Assistance Program

Company pension

Training and development

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Support Head Chef with managerial duties and kitchen operations.
• Mentor and assist line chefs and wok chefs in food preparation.

Skills

Hands-on cooking

Food safety knowledge

Team management

Education

Culinary Arts Certification

Job description

We are looking for a Sous Chef to join our busy Phorestaurant in Glasgow.

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