Sous Chef: Lead Shifts, Italian Classics, Path to Head Chef

Prezzo Trading LTD; Leicester; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tronc share

Pension

Life assurance

Holiday allowance

Refer a friend £1,000

Birthday off

Free meals on shift

GP helpline

Wagestream

Discount: Prezzo Italian

Discount: Brava restaurants

Friends & family discount

Tastecard

Electric car scheme

Job summary

Prezzo Italian is looking for a Sous Chef to be the Head Chef's right hand, running shifts, maintaining high standards across all sections and stepping in when the Head Chef is away. You will lead by example and help shape a team that delivers fresh Italian classics with pride.

You'll train and coach the kitchen team, work closely with front of house, and uphold food safety, allergens and health and safety standards.

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

• Drive 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.
• Work closely with front of house so every guest gets the same great impression.
• Help manage ordering, stock and waste; lead on food safety and audit readiness.

Skills

High-volume kitchen experience

Team leadership

Food safety & allergen knowledge

Calm under pressure

Ambition to run own kitchen

Job description

Prezzo Italian is looking for a Sous Chef to be the Head Chef's right hand, running shifts, maintaining high standards across all sections and stepping in when the Head Chef is away. You will lead by example and help shape a team that delivers fresh Italian classics with pride.

You'll train and coach the kitchen team, work closely with front of house, and uphold food safety, allergens and health and safety standards.