Dynamic Sous Chef - Lead Kitchen, Craft Italian Classics

Bella Italia Burton; Burton upon Trent; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hourly pay & Tronc

Staff discounts

Apprenticeships

Wellbeing programme

Perks & rewards

Team celebrations

Job summary

Bella Italia invites you to join our kitchen as a Sous Chef. Create a wide range of dishes—from starters to desserts—delivering quality every time and helping the team shine in a fast-paced environment.

You will lead and mentor junior chefs, maintain the highest food-safety standards, and keep the kitchen running smoothly under pressure. We offer hourly pay with Tronc, generous staff discounts, funded apprenticeships, wellbeing support, flexible perks, and team celebrations.

Qualifications

• Experience in fast-paced kitchen environments.
• Ability to lead and mentor junior chefs.
• Strong focus on food safety and hygiene.

Responsibilities

• Create a wide range of dishes – From starters to desserts, delivering quality every time.
• Work as a team – Keep up the pace and energy in the kitchen.
• Ensure safety & hygiene – Always maintaining the highest food safety standards.
• Communicate & stay organised – Keep the kitchen running smoothly under pressure.
• Guide & mentor junior chefs – Share your skills and help the team develop & grow.

Job description

Bella Italia invites you to join our kitchen as a Sous Chef. Create a wide range of dishes—from starters to desserts—delivering quality every time and helping the team shine in a fast-paced environment.

You will lead and mentor junior chefs, maintain the highest food-safety standards, and keep the kitchen running smoothly under pressure. We offer hourly pay with Tronc, generous staff discounts, funded apprenticeships, wellbeing support, flexible perks, and team celebrations.