Sous Chef

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

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Sous Chef, where your passion for Italian cuisine and leadership skills will shine. This role offers the opportunity to lead a dedicated kitchen team, ensuring that every dish meets the highest standards while fostering a positive and inclusive work environment. With a strong commitment to quality and customer satisfaction, you will play a crucial role in delivering memorable dining experiences. The company values diversity and is dedicated to creating an inclusive workplace. If you are ready to grow your culinary career and make a difference, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

50% off Food and Drink

Free Meal on shift

Family and Friends Discounts

Access to Apprenticeships

Wagestream - early wage access

Employee Assistance Programme

Voluntary Health Cash Plan

ISA Investment Plans

Free Mortgage Advice

Recruitment Incentive Scheme

Qualifications

• Proven leadership skills with a focus on team performance.
• Experience in preparing high-quality Italian dishes.

Responsibilities

• Lead the kitchen team and ensure high standards of food quality.
• Manage health and safety, stock, and staff development.

Skills

Leadership

Team Performance Management

Italian Cuisine Preparation

Health and Safety Compliance

Stock Management

Financial Accountability

Communication Skills

Education

Culinary Training

Job description

Here at Prezzo, we celebrate the joy of Italian dining; this starts in the kitchen and ends with the service. Every customer should leave wanting to return.
That’s why we’re looking for a driven and passionate Sous Chef to join us at Prezzo to help us continue offering our best possible dining experience.

The Role
We are looking for a new Sous Chef to join our Prezzo Family who has real leadership, ability to drive your team’s performance and ensure your kitchen is consistent in everything it does.
As a Prezzo Sous Chef you will:

• Have a keen interest to prep and cook great quality Italian cuisine.
• Lead your kitchen, often taking the lead with all processes including health and safety, stock management, ordering and staff development.
• Work closely with our Head Chef.
• Show #DriveToSucceed (this is one of our core Prezzo values!)
• Be able to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Have a desire to grow your skills and career to become a future Prezzo Head Chef!
• Be financially accountable and meet company GP expectations.
• Play a crucial role in helping us achieve our mission of becoming the UK’s favourite Italian dining experience.
• Ensure every customer leaves happy, wanting to return.

Our ‘Deal’; What’s in it for you?

• 50% off Food and Drink at Prezzo, for you and 11 of your family/friends
• Free Meal on shift
• 5 Family and Friends get 25% off Food & Drink
• Access to Apprenticeships
• Wagestream - access to your wages early
• Employee Assistance Programme + GP Appointments
• Voluntary Simply Health Cash Plan
• ISA Investment plans with Cushon
• Free Mortgage Advice with Charles Cameron
• More People Like You Recruitment Incentive Scheme

Where is the restaurant?
Located in the corner of Arena Parade and East Cheap, Prezzo is at the heart of the tree-lined streets of Letchworth Garden City. By car you’ll find ample street parking while there is also a multi-storey car park nearby. Letchworth Garden City is easily accessible using public transport with centrally located railway station and a host of bus services.

Our Values:
One Team… working together, with a common purpose, to achieve our goals.
Genuine Connection… building genuine relationships, where nothing is too much trouble.
Drive to Succeed… being bold enough to do the right thing, even when it’s hard, to help improve and grow.
Pride … making memorable moments by caring about everything we do, so everyone leaves wanting to return.

Our Awards
We're proud to be an award-winning hospitality employer, having been awarded:

• 'Excellence in HR Technology' at the HR in Hospitality Awards
• 'Fair Employment' at the Youth Friendly Employer Awards
• 'Environmental Best Practice' at the International Green Apple Awards
• 'Best Pizza Restaurant – Chain' at the PAPA Industry Awards

We have also been nominated for:

• ‘Best Mental Health Strategy’ at the Employee Benefits Awards
• ‘Recycling excellence’ and ‘Partnership excellence’ at the National Recycling Forum

Apply Now!
At Prezzo we want to create a genuinely inclusive workplace, where we embrace the differences of all our colleagues and celebrate diversity. We love to see applications from under-represented groups and welcome applications from individuals, regardless of their background. Prezzo joined the Sustainable Restaurant Association (SRA) in 2011.