Head Chef

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 22 March 2026
LOCATION
Guildford
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
SALARY
£48,000 / year
CATEGORY
Hospitality
This employer holds a UK Home Office sponsor license — sponsorship for this specific role is at the employer’s discretion

SKILLS

Team Management Food Safety Knowledge Health and Safety Compliance Stock Control Hands-on Cooking Skills Passion for Fresh Food

FULL DESCRIPTION

Tasks: Lead a passionate kitchen team to create fresh, vibrant Vietnamese dishes.

Company: Join the thriving Pho restaurant family in Guildford.

Benefits: Earn up to £48,000 plus bonuses, free meals, and discounts for friends.

Why this job: Be part of a fun, supportive environment with exciting annual parties.

Qualifications: Minimum 2 years as Head Chef with strong team management skills.

Other info: Enjoy excellent training and career growth opportunities.

Head Chef - Pho - Guildford

We are looking for a Head Chef to join our busy Pho restaurant in Guildford. 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 £48,000 includes earnings received through tronc, and on top of that, a bonus reward of up to £6,000!

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 our 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
  • A nice Bonus! Of up to £6,000 a year!

What Pho is looking for:

  • Hands on chefs who are passionate about cooking fresh, vibrant and flavoursome food.
  • Head Chef with minimum 2 years’ experience in role.
  • Experience managing a team of chefs.
  • Strong knowledge in food safety and managing compliance within health and safety regulations.
  • Experience 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.
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