Head Chef

Job DescriptionWe are looking for a Head Chef to join our busy Pho restaurant in Balham. 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 Head 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 £44,200 includes earnings received through tronc. And on top of that, a bonus reward of up to £6,000Who and what is Pho?We are named after Vietnams 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 everyday:Freshly handmade spring & summer rollsHomemade pork & lemongrass meatballsCrunchy, fresh and flavoursome saladsDelicious rich curriesWok-fried noodles topped with meat, tofu or more healthy vegetablesWe 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 work50% off all food and drink when dining in our restaurants, for you and up to 5 friendsGet paid every 2 weeks Or…… Get paid quicker with our WagestreamWe love to work hard and play even harder at our awesome annual partiesEarn 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 pensionAmazing training during your first few weeks and beyondA nice Bonus Of up to £6,000 a yearWhat Pho is looking for:Hands on chefs who are passionate about cooking fresh, vibrant and flavoursome food. Head Chef with minimum x2 years’ in role.Experience managing a team of chefs. In Pho we have wok chefs, lines chefs and sous chefs to support you.Strong knowledge in food safety and managing compliance within health and safety regulationsExperience controlling stock and par levels through mindful ordering.Comfortable using different systems as part of your day-to-day. E.g. Acquire for stock ordering.