Sous Chef - Pho - Tunbridge Wells

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

Job summary

Join a vibrant and dynamic kitchen team as a Second Chef/Sous Chef at a new restaurant in Tunbridge Wells. This role is perfect for passionate chefs who thrive in a fast-paced environment and are eager to contribute to a menu filled with fresh, flavorful dishes. You'll be part of a supportive team, ensuring high standards of food safety and mentoring junior staff. The restaurant offers great perks, including free meals and generous discounts, making it an exciting opportunity for culinary professionals looking to grow their careers in a thriving business. If you love cooking and want to be part of a fun and energetic team, this is the place for you!

Benefits

Free fresh meals at work

50% off food and drink for you and friends

Bi-weekly payment

Wagestream for quicker payments

Annual parties

Referral bonuses

Employer Assistance Program

Company pension

Training programs

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year experience as a 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

Managerial duties assistance

Mentoring kitchen staff

Education

Experience as Second Chef or Sous Chef

Job description

We are looking for a Second Chef/ Sous Chef to join our soon to open NEW PHO restaurant in Tunbridge Wells, 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.

Who and what is Pho?

We are named after Vietnam's famous noodle soup- PHỞ. A rich bowl of broth, rice noodle and plenty of meat (or veggies)! But we also have more amazing things to offer in our menu…

Here are some examples of some 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 flavorsome 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, line chefs and salad chefs.
• Strong knowledge in food safety and managing compliance within health and safety regulations.