Sous Chef: Lead the Kitchen & Grow into Head Chef

Prezzo Italian; Gainsborough CP; 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 and earn up to £1,000

Birthday off

Free/heavily subsidised meals on shift

GP helpline and EAP

Payment app access (Stream)

Mortgage advice

Job summary

Prezzo Italian is seeking a Sous Chef to be the Head Chef's right hand, running shifts, maintaining high standards, and stepping in when needed. You will help set the tone for guest experience, teamwork, and consistency across all sections.

This role offers the chance to learn the trade, develop leadership, and progress toward the Head Chef position within Brava Hospitality Group's growing family of brands.

Qualifications

• Are you a Prezzo person? You're warm, genuine and generous with your time.
• You're a Sous Chef already, or an experienced chef ready for the next step.
• 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.

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.
• Lead on food safety, allergens and health and safety, every shift.

Skills

Experience in busy high-volume kitchen

Lead shifts

Pride in food and consistency

Calm under pressure

Knowledge of food safety & allergens

Ambition to run your own kitchen

Job description

Prezzo Italian is seeking a Sous Chef to be the Head Chef's right hand, running shifts, maintaining high standards, and stepping in when needed. You will help set the tone for guest experience, teamwork, and consistency across all sections.

This role offers the chance to learn the trade, develop leadership, and progress toward the Head Chef position within Brava Hospitality Group's growing family of brands.