Dynamic Sous Chef - Lead Italian Kitchen, Free Meals

Prezzo Italian; Romsey; On-site; GBP 25,685,000 - 42,809,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals on shift

Birthday off

50% off food for you and your team

Wagestream earned wages

Pension

Life assurance

Wellbeing support

Retail rewards

Chef Accreditation Programme

Job summary

Prezzo Italian in Romsey is seeking a high-energy Sous Chef to lead a busy kitchen team and deliver exceptional service. You will work with the Head Chef to set pace, maintain elite standards, and ensure every dish is prepared with care and precision.

You will bring proven leadership in a fast-paced kitchen, strong stock control and food safety knowledge, and a passion for Italian cuisine. This role offers competitive hourly pay, perks, and opportunities for progression.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership in a fast-paced, high-volume kitchen.
• Strong stock control and waste reduction knowledge.
• Solid understanding of food safety compliance and HACCP.
• High energy with a can-do attitude that motivates a team.
• Experience coaching and developing junior chefs.
• A passion for great Italian food and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• You are the heartbeat of the kitchen operations and partner with the Head Chef to set the pace and standards.
• Lead by example to maintain elite service quality during peak times.
• Coach the next generation of chefs and ensure plates are sent with pride and precision.
• Oversee HACCP paperwork and ensure compliance across the kitchen.

Skills

Leadership

Stock control

Waste reduction

Food safety

Team coaching

Passion for Italian food

Job description

Prezzo Italian in Romsey is seeking a high-energy Sous Chef to lead a busy kitchen team and deliver exceptional service. You will work with the Head Chef to set pace, maintain elite standards, and ensure every dish is prepared with care and precision.

You will bring proven leadership in a fast-paced kitchen, strong stock control and food safety knowledge, and a passion for Italian cuisine. This role offers competitive hourly pay, perks, and opportunities for progression.