Sous Chef - Pho - Lothian Road (Edinburgh)

Pho Restaurants; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A popular restaurant chain in Edinburgh is looking for a Sous Chef to support the Head Chef and manage kitchen operations. The ideal candidate should have at least 1 year of experience and a passion for cooking vibrant, fresh dishes in a fast-paced environment. The role offers a competitive rate of up to £15.70 per hour, free meals at work, and a variety of additional perks.

Benefits

Free fresh meals at work

50% off all food and drink when dining in

Paid every 2 weeks or quicker with Wagestream

Company pension

Comprehensive training

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year experience as Second Chef or Sous Chef.
• Experience being second in command in a kitchen.
• Strong knowledge of food safety and compliance with regulations.

Responsibilities

• Support the Head Chef with daily kitchen operations.
• Assist in mentoring and managing junior kitchen staff.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.

Skills

Hands-on cooking

Mentoring other chefs

Strong knowledge of food safety

Team support

Job description

We are looking for a Sous Chef to join our busy Pho restaurant in Edinburgh Lothian Road.

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 different sections of the kitchen.

Salary offer of up to £15.70 per hour is made up of an hourly base 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 noodles, and plenty of meat (or veggies)! We also offer a variety of other delicious dishes on our menu, including:

• 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…
• … Get paid quicker with Wagestream
• Our annual parties are a highlight — work hard, play hard!
• Earn more money if your friends join us (£100-£1000 extra for each friend)
• Confidential Employer Assistance Program to support you with any troubles
• Company pension
• Comprehensive training during your first few weeks and beyond

What Pho is looking for:

• Hands-on chefs passionate about cooking fresh, vibrant, and flavoursome food
• Minimum of 1 year experience as Second Chef or Sous Chef
• 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 compliance with health and safety regulations