Senior Sous Chef — Lead Kitchen & Elevate the Team

Prezzo Italian; Trowbridge; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals on shift

Food discounts

Life Assurance

Wellbeing support

GP helpline

Retail discounts

Health plan options

Job summary

Prezzo Italian is seeking a dynamic Sous Chef to be number two in our kitchen, supporting the Head Chef and leading the team in delivering Italian favourites with pride.

You will help manage the kitchen, plan shifts, monitor stock and costs, and ensure HACCP standards are met while delivering consistent meals. The role includes a competitive hourly rate of £13.91-£14.94 plus tronc and benefits across our UK locations.

Qualifications

• Kitchen leadership – Experience as a Sous Chef or strong Chef looking to step up in a busy, fast-paced kitchen.
• Commercial know-how – You understand stock, waste, labour and kitchen costs and know how to support an efficient operation.
• Great standards – You care about food quality, consistency, cleanliness and food safety/HACCP.
• People skills – You're a positive, hands-on leader who enjoys coaching people and building a strong kitchen team.
• Pride in every plate – You understand that a great guest experience starts in the kitchen.

Responsibilities

• Lead the kitchen team and deputise for Head Chef when needed.
• Help develop a brilliant team and work closely with Head Chef and General Manager to make the restaurant a success.
• Deliver consistently great food and maintain kitchen standards; support with stock, waste and costs.

Skills

Kitchen leadership

Commercial know-how

Food safety HACCP

People leadership

Guest experience

Job description

Prezzo Italian is seeking a dynamic Sous Chef to be number two in our kitchen, supporting the Head Chef and leading the team in delivering Italian favourites with pride.

You will help manage the kitchen, plan shifts, monitor stock and costs, and ensure HACCP standards are met while delivering consistent meals. The role includes a competitive hourly rate of £13.91-£14.94 plus tronc and benefits across our UK locations.