Sous Chef – Lead Kitchen, Mentor Team, Craft Italy Classics

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

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals on shift

Discounted meals

Wages on demand (Stream)

Birthday leave

Life assurance 2x salary

Wellbeing support

Discounts on lifestyle products

Health cash plan

Job summary

Prezzo Italian is seeking a high-energy Sous Chef to support the Head Chef and act as number two in the kitchen. You’ll help lead the team, prepare Italian favourites and maintain kitchen standards.

You’ll benefit from competitive pay (£13.91–£14.94 per hour) plus tronc, flexible shifts and a strong emphasis on work–life balance. Enjoy perks like free meals, discounts, and opportunities to grow within Brava brands across the UK.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a busy kitchen in a fast-paced restaurant.
• Strong understanding of stock control, waste management and kitchen costs.
• Focus on food quality, consistency and cleanliness.
• Proven ability to coach and develop a high-performing kitchen team.
• Commitment to delivering a great guest experience from prep to plate.

Responsibilities

• Lead the kitchen team and deputise for the Head Chef when needed.
• Assist with stock control, waste reduction and cost optimisation.
• Ensure high standards of food quality, safety and cleanliness are maintained.

Skills

Kitchen leadership

Commercial know-how

Food safety HACCP

People skills

Pride in every plate

Job description

Prezzo Italian is seeking a high-energy Sous Chef to support the Head Chef and act as number two in the kitchen. You’ll help lead the team, prepare Italian favourites and maintain kitchen standards.

You’ll benefit from competitive pay (£13.91–£14.94 per hour) plus tronc, flexible shifts and a strong emphasis on work–life balance. Enjoy perks like free meals, discounts, and opportunities to grow within Brava brands across the UK.