Sous Chef

Prezzo Italian; Felixstowe; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading restaurant as a Sous Chef where you'll deliver culinary excellence while working alongside the Head Chef. This role offers the chance to mentor a team, shape memorable dining experiences, and grow within a supportive culinary environment at Prezzo Italian.

Benefits

Bonus and Commission Schemes

50% off food and drink at Prezzo

Free meals on shift

25% discount for family and friends

Your birthday off

Employee Assistance Programme

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Sous Chef or Senior Chef de Partie required.
• Strong leadership skills and ability to lead a high-performing team.
• Ability to manage kitchen operations with a focus on efficiency and quality.

Responsibilities

• Supporting and leading kitchen operations alongside the Head Chef.
• Mentoring and developing emerging talent in the kitchen.
• Ensuring compliance with food safety and health standards.

Skills

Leadership

Culinary Excellence

Adaptability

Operational Efficiency

Job description

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Our Role

As a Sous Chef at Prezzo, you are a vital force in our kitchen, playing a key role in delivering culinary excellence and joyful hospitality. Working alongside the Head Chef, you'll support and lead your station with passion, ensuring every dish celebrates the authentic Italian flavours that define our brand.

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Our Role

As a Sous Chef at Prezzo, you are a vital force in our kitchen, playing a key role in delivering culinary excellence and joyful hospitality. Working alongside the Head Chef, you'll support and lead your station with passion, ensuring every dish celebrates the authentic Italian flavours that define our brand.

At Prezzo, we're committed to more than just crafting exceptional food—we're dedicated to building better careers and creating better moments for everyone.

In this role, you'll have the opportunity to mentor and develop emerging talent in our kitchen, contributing to a culture where every team member can thrive both professionally and personally. Your dedication will help shape memorable dining experiences, turning every meal into a cherished moment for our guests and your team alike.

Life at Prezzo

Prezzo is a place where you can learn, lead, and love what you do, in an environment where everyone is valued, encouraged, and supported to grow. Whether you’re supporting other team members, enhancing guest experiences, or finding new ways to improve what we do, you’ll be making a real impact every day.

We celebrate achievements, confidently, proudly, joyfully- and always together.

Our Person

We’re looking for someone who is:

• Passionate about hospitality and committed to delivering outstanding guest experiences.
• A strong, people-focused leader who can develop and inspire a high-performing team.
• Business-savvy, able to balance guest satisfaction with operational efficiency and profitability.
• Adaptable and proactive, making real-time decisions in a fast-paced environment.
• Focused on excellence—whether in service, cleanliness, compliance, or team engagement.
  
  

How We Work

Our kitchen operates in a fast-paced environment, requiring quick thinking and real-time decision-making to keep operations running smoothly. Collaboration is key—you’ll work closely with the Head Chef, front-of-house team, and support centre to align with operational, commercial, and guest-focused goals.

As our business grows and evolves, you’ll remain adaptable, proactive, and ready to take on new challenges. Whether it's mentoring other chefs, refining kitchen processes, or enhancing guest experiences, you'll be instrumental in creating better careers and better moments for everyone involved.

Experience We Value

• Previous experience as a Sous Chef or Senior Chef de Partie.
• Strong leadership skills and ability to support a high-performing team.
• A passion for high-quality food and guest satisfaction.
• Ability to manage kitchen operations, focusing on efficiency and quality.
• Knowledge of food safety, health & safety, and stock control.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining high standards.
• Willingness to learn, develop, and contribute to a positive kitchen culture.
  
  

Prezzo Perks: What’s in it for you?

• Bonus and Commission Schemes – earn more as you drive success!
• 50% off food and drink at Prezzo, free meals on shift, and at least 25% discount for family and friends.
• Your birthday off!
• Employee Assistance Programme & GP appointment helpline.
• Voluntary Bupa dental cover and health cash plan.
• Grow with us- Career development opportunities & internal progression pathways.
  
  

Apply Now!

Whether you’re starting or looking to grow your career, apply today and be part of the Prezzo family!

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Restaurants

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