Sous Chef — Lead Shifts, Train Team, Path to Head Chef

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

Benefits offered by this job

Tronc

Company pension scheme

Life assurance at 2x annual pay

Paid holiday allowance

Refer a friend up to £1,000

Birthday off

Free/heavily subsidised meals on shift

Job summary

Prezzo Italian is looking for a Sous Chef to join our kitchen in the United Kingdom. You will be the Head Chef's right hand, running shifts, maintaining high standards, and stepping in when needed.

You will lead by example, train the team, and help create the welcoming, guest-focused service we are known for. As a Sous Chef, you will work on the Italian classics, ensuring every dish is prepared fresh, plated to spec, and delivered with consistency.

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.

Responsibilities

• Lead the kitchen shifts and run the pass with confidence.
• Train and coach the team to develop chefs of tomorrow.
• Step up and run the kitchen in the Head Chef's absence.

Skills

Leadership

High-volume kitchen

Food safety

Calm under pressure

Job description

Prezzo Italian is looking for a Sous Chef to join our kitchen in the United Kingdom. You will be the Head Chef's right hand, running shifts, maintaining high standards, and stepping in when needed.

You will lead by example, train the team, and help create the welcoming, guest-focused service we are known for. As a Sous Chef, you will work on the Italian classics, ensuring every dish is prepared fresh, plated to spec, and delivered with consistency.