Italian Kitchen Lead - Run Shifts, Mentor Chefs

Prezzo Ltd; Gainsborough CP; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Life assurance

Paid holiday

Refer a friend £1,000

Birthday off

Free meals on shift

GP helpline

Wagestream

Mortgage advice

Prezzo discount

Brava discount

Electric car scheme

Job summary

Prezzo Italian is seeking a Sous Chef to be the Head Chef's right hand in a busy UK kitchen. You will run shifts, maintain high standards across all sections, and step in when the Head Chef is away. You’ll collaborate with front of house to ensure every guest leaves feeling truly looked after.

You’ll train and coach the team, manage pass lines, and ensure food safety and cleanliness are upheld on every shift.

Qualifications

• Experience in a busy, high-volume kitchen, including leading shifts.
• Pride in food and consistency on every plate.
• Calm under pressure with a people-first approach.
• Good knowledge of food safety, allergens and health and safety.

Responsibilities

• Run the pass and lead shifts with confidence.
• Train and coach the team, helping develop the chefs of tomorrow.
• Step up and run the kitchen in your Head Chef's absence.
• Jump on any section when it's needed.
• Work closely with front of house so every guest gets the same great impression.
• Make sure every dish is made fresh, cooked properly and plated to spec.
• Lead on food safety, allergens and health and safety on every shift.
• Keep the kitchen clean, organised and audit-ready.

Skills

Leadership

Training

Calm under pressure

Food safety knowledge

Job description

Prezzo Italian is seeking a Sous Chef to be the Head Chef's right hand in a busy UK kitchen. You will run shifts, maintain high standards across all sections, and step in when the Head Chef is away. You’ll collaborate with front of house to ensure every guest leaves feeling truly looked after.

You’ll train and coach the team, manage pass lines, and ensure food safety and cleanliness are upheld on every shift.