Sous Chef - Pho - Newcastle

Pho Restaurants; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a vibrant and dynamic team at a soon-to-open Pho restaurant in Newcastle as a Second Chef/Sous Chef! This role is perfect for passionate chefs who thrive in a hands-on environment and are eager to support the Head Chef while mentoring a talented kitchen team. With a commitment to fresh, flavorful cooking, you will play a crucial role in delivering exceptional dining experiences. Enjoy great perks like free meals, discounts, and a supportive work culture that values hard work and fun. If you're ready to elevate your culinary career in a lively setting, this opportunity is 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

Confidential Employer Assistance Program

Company pension

Comprehensive training

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Assist Head Chef with managerial duties and mentor kitchen staff.
• Ensure compliance with food safety and health regulations.

Skills

Hands-on cooking

Food safety knowledge

Team leadership

Education

Culinary training or equivalent experience

Job description

We are looking for a Second Chef/ Sous Chef to join our soon to open NEW PHO restaurant in Newcastle, City Centre!

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 £16.00 per hour includes earnings received through tronc.

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 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, lines chefs and salad chefs.
• Strong knowledge in food safety and managing compliance within health and safety regulations.

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.