Sous Chef - Lead the Kitchen in Italian Classics

Bella Italia; Croydon; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hourly pay with Tronc

50% off food and drink across BigTable

25% for friends & family

Career development programs

Wellbeing support

Access wages before payday

Discounted gym memberships

Entertainment discounts

Team celebrations

Job summary

Bella Italia Croydon is recruiting a Sous Chef to lead a busy kitchen, create starters through to desserts, and deliver consistent quality every service.

You will work as part of a team, manage pace and energy, ensure safety and hygiene, and guide junior chefs with coaching and feedback.

We offer hourly pay with Tronc, generous discounts across Big Table Group brands, funded development programs, wellbeing support, and perks that help you grow with us.

Qualifications

• Experience in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
• Ability to lead a team under pressure and manage service.
• Strong commitment to high food safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Create a wide range of dishes from starters to desserts with consistent quality.
• Work as a team to maintain pace and energy in the kitchen.
• Ensure safety and hygiene are maintained at all times.
• Communicate clearly and stay organised to keep the kitchen running smoothly under pressure.
• Guide and mentor junior chefs to develop skills and grow.

Skills

Teamwork

Food safety

Kitchen leadership

Mentoring juniors

Job description

Bella Italia Croydon is recruiting a Sous Chef to lead a busy kitchen, create starters through to desserts, and deliver consistent quality every service.

You will work as part of a team, manage pace and energy, ensure safety and hygiene, and guide junior chefs with coaching and feedback.

We offer hourly pay with Tronc, generous discounts across Big Table Group brands, funded development programs, wellbeing support, and perks that help you grow with us.