Sous Chef

Prezzo Italian; King's Lynn; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals on shift

Birthday off

50% off food for you and your team

Pension

Life assurance

Wellbeing support

Massive retail rewards

Wagestream access

Job summary

Prezzo Italian is seeking a high-energy Sous Chef to lead a busy kitchen and partner with the Head Chef to set the pace and standards. You’ll inspire a team, master HACCP paperwork, and ensure every plate leaves the pass with pride and precision.

This role rewards leadership with strong perks: free meals on shift, a birthday off, 50% off food for you and your team, pension, life assurance, wellbeing support, and opportunities to progress through the Chef Accreditation Programme.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership in a similar high-volume kitchen.
• Strong stock control, waste reduction, and food safety compliance.
• Energetic, with a can-do attitude during busy services.
• Love for Italian food and building a fun, respectful team culture.

Responsibilities

• Lead kitchen team in a fast-paced service with the Head Chef.
• Ensure HACCP paperwork and food safety standards are maintained.
• Coach and develop junior chefs for consistent plating.
• Deliver plates with pride and precision during service.

Skills

Proven Leadership

Operational Edge

High Energy

Passion & Personality

Job description

Lead with Heart. Bring the Energy. (Sous Chef)

£13.91 - £14.94 per hour + Tronc & Perks

Ready to step up and lead an incredible,like-minded kitchen team? At Prezzo, we’re looking for a high-energySousChefwho lives for the buzz of a busy service. This is your stage tobring your personality, inspire a team of passionate hospitality people, andhave fun while delivering "Hospitality Magic."

• The Big Perks:Free meals onshift, your birthday off, and 50% off food for you and your team.
• Get Paid Your Way:Accessearned wages early via Wagestream.
• The Extras:Pension, lifeassurance, wellbeing support, and massive retail rewards.
• Level Up: Clear paths Chef Accreditation Programme — earn bronze, silveror gold status (and extra pay + prizes)

The Role

You are the heartbeat of the kitchen operations. You’ll partner with the HeadChef to set the pace, maintain elite standards, and keep the energy high. Frommastering HACCP paperwork to coaching the next generation of chefs, you’llensure every plate is sent with pride and precision.

What You’ll Bring

• Proven Leadership:Solidexperience in a similar Sous Chef role within a fast-paced, high-volumekitchen.
• Operational Edge:Youknow your way around stock control, waste reduction, and food safetycompliance.
• High Energy:A"can-do" attitude that motivates the team when the tickets areflying.
• Passion & Personality:Alove for great Italian food and a commitment to a fun, respectful teamculture.

Ready to bring the heat to a team that celebratesyou?Apply now.