Sous Chef - Pho - Tunbridge Wells

Pho Restaurants; Royal Tunbridge Wells; On-site; GBP 1,000; Full time

Job summary

Pho Restaurants is seeking a talented Second Chef/Sous Chef for their new restaurant in Royal Tunbridge Wells. The role involves supporting the Head Chef, ensuring compliance with health regulations, and crafting delicious, vibrant dishes with fresh ingredients. Join a dynamic team committed to excellent food and service in a fun working environment.

Benefits

Free fresh meals at work

50% off all food and drink for you and up to 5 friends

Paid every 2 weeks or quicker with Wagestream

Annual parties

Referral bonuses

Employer Assistance Program

Company pension

Training opportunities

Qualifications

• Passionate about cooking fresh, vibrant food.
• Experienced in assisting the Head Chef with managerial duties.
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Support Head Chef with managerial duties and mentor kitchen staff.
• Ensure compliance with food safety and health regulations.
• Participate in food preparation and cooking.

Skills

Cooking fresh food

Food safety knowledge

Team leadership

Time management

Education

Minimum 1 year experience as a 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. 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 £16.00 per hour, including 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…

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 flavorsome salads
• Delicious rich curries
• Wok-fried noodles topped with meat, tofu, or healthy vegetables

We have grown into a nationwide business, with our teams bringing 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 a minimum of 1 year in the role.
• 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 managing compliance within health and safety regulations.