Job description
Head Chef – Vietnamese Restaurant, Bristol
£46,000 a year (£42,000 salary + average £4,000 tronc) plus a bonus of up to £6,000 after your first year
Ready to run a kitchen you'll be proud of?
We're looking for an experienced, hands-on Head Chef to lead the kitchen at a busy, high-volume Pan-Asian restaurant in Bristol. If you love fresh, vibrant food and enjoy bringing a team along with you, this could be the one.
You'll lead a team of 6 chefs, and we want you to be the kind of leader people enjoy working for: approachable, calm and supportive.
What you'll be cooking
Everything is made fresh in-house, including:
Pho broths with rice noodles and fresh toppings
Handmade spring and summer rolls
Pork and lemongrass meatballs
Fresh salads, rich curries and wok-fried noodles
What you'll be doing
Leading, training and motivating your kitchen team
Keeping food safety and H&S standards high
Managing stock control, ordering and margins
Using kitchen systems such as Acquire
What we're looking for
At least 2 years' experience as a Head Chef
A hands-on, organised approach and a calm head when service gets busy
Strong knowledge of food safety and compliance
What's in it for you
Competitive salary, monthly tronc and an annual bonus of up to £6,000 after 1 year
Free meals on shift
50% off food and drink for you and up to 5 friends
28 days' paid holiday
Pension scheme
Employee Assistance Programme and financial wellbeing tools
Structured training and clear career progression
Referral bonuses of £100–£1,000
Fortnightly pay, or access your pay early with Wagestream
Why join?
You'll be part of a fast-growing national brand known for fresh food, great service and a strong kitchen culture, with real support and room to grow.
Sound like you? Apply today, we'd love to hear from you.
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