Sous Chef - Pho - Westfield

Pho Restaurants; London; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic and growing restaurant chain is seeking a passionate Second Chef/Sous Chef for their busy London location. Join a supportive team that values fresh cooking and vibrant flavors. This role offers opportunities for professional growth, with a focus on mentorship and compliance with safety regulations. Enjoy excellent perks including free meals and significant discounts.

Benefits

Free fresh meals at work

50% discount for you and up to 5 friends

Get paid every 2 weeks

Quicker payment options with Wagestream

Annual parties

Referral bonuses

Employer Assistance Program

Company pension

Extensive training provided

Qualifications

• Hands-on chefs who are passionate about cooking fresh, vibrant, and flavoursome food.
• Minimum of 1 year experience as Second Chef or Sous Chef.
• Experience in a command role assisting the Head Chef.

Responsibilities

• Mentor and assist other kitchen staff including wok chefs and line chefs.
• Ensure compliance with food safety and health regulations.
• Support the Head Chef in managerial duties.

Skills

Passion for cooking

Food safety knowledge

Teamwork

Job description

We are looking for a Second Chef / Sous Chef to join our busy Pho restaurant in Westfield, Shepherds Bush.

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.

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