Lead Sous Chef — Elevate Italian Classics & Team

Prezzo Ltd; Wallasey; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension scheme

Life assurance

Paid holiday allowance

Refer a friend and earn up to £1,000

Birthday off, every year

Free meals on shift

GP helpline and EAP

Stream (pay/work integration)

Free regulated mortgage advice

Job summary

Prezzo Italian in the United Kingdom is seeking a Sous Chef to be the Head Chef's right hand. You run shifts, maintain high standards on every section, and take charge when your Head Chef isn't there.

You help set the tone on every shift, ensuring guests feel genuinely looked after and meals are prepared to spec. Working with the Head Chef and our central team of chefs, you learn what it takes to run your own kitchen, lead on food safety, and manage ordering, stock and waste.

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.
• Ambition to run your own kitchen one day.

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.
• Help manage ordering, stock and waste.
• Lead on food safety, allergens and health and safety, every shift.
• Keep the kitchen clean, organised and audit-ready.

Job description

Prezzo Italian in the United Kingdom is seeking a Sous Chef to be the Head Chef's right hand. You run shifts, maintain high standards on every section, and take charge when your Head Chef isn't there.

You help set the tone on every shift, ensuring guests feel genuinely looked after and meals are prepared to spec. Working with the Head Chef and our central team of chefs, you learn what it takes to run your own kitchen, lead on food safety, and manage ordering, stock and waste.