Sous Chef - Lead Shifts & Elevate Italian Classics

Prezzo Italian; Wallasey; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tronc share in restaurant success

Company pension scheme

Life assurance at 2x annual pay

Paid holiday allowance

Refer a friend £1,000

Birthday off

Free meals on shift

GP helpline & EAP

Money management app access

Mortgage advice

Electric car scheme

Job summary

Prezzo Italian is seeking a Sous Chef to be the Head Chef's right hand in a busy, high-volume kitchen. You will run shifts, uphold standards across sections and step in when the Head Chef is away.

You will lead by example, train and coach the team, work closely with front of house, and ensure every dish is prepared fresh and plated to spec. This role offers progression toward Head Chef as part of Brava Hospitality Group.

Qualifications

• Experience in a busy, high-volume kitchen, including leading shifts.
• Pride in food and consistency, on every plate.
• Calm under pressure, with a people-first approach.
• Good knowledge of food safety, allergens and health and safety.
• Ambition to run your own kitchen one day.

Responsibilities

• Run the pass and lead shifts with confidence.
• Train and coach the team, helping develop the chefs of tomorrow.
• Step up and run the kitchen in your Head Chef's absence.
• Make sure every dish is made fresh, cooked properly and plated to spec.
• Jump on any section when it's needed.
• Work closely with front of house so every guest gets the same great impression.
• Help manage ordering, stock and waste.
• Lead on food safety, allergens and health and safety, every shift.
• Keep the kitchen clean, organised and audit-ready.

Skills

Leadership

High-volume kitchen

Calm under pressure

Food safety knowledge

People management

Tools

QSR kitchen technology

Job description

Prezzo Italian is seeking a Sous Chef to be the Head Chef's right hand in a busy, high-volume kitchen. You will run shifts, uphold standards across sections and step in when the Head Chef is away.

You will lead by example, train and coach the team, work closely with front of house, and ensure every dish is prepared fresh and plated to spec. This role offers progression toward Head Chef as part of Brava Hospitality Group.