Sous Chef, Prezzo Italian
The Head Chef's right hand, andthe steady pair of hands every kitchen needs.
You can't miss Prezzo Italianright now. Our refurbished restaurants look stunning, with more on the way, andthe food has never been better. Guests are noticing and the momentum is real.Now we need Sous Chefs who lead by example and are ready to grow into HeadChefs.
Who we are
Brava Hospitality Group is thehome of great restaurant brands. We're the group behind Prezzo Italian, intowns and cities right across the UK, and a collection of much-loved centralLondon restaurants: Jamie's Italian, Riding House Café, Nessa, Yasmin, MortimerHouse Kitchen and, most recently, Bolo by Gennaro. And we're growing thefootprint of every one of our brands. We're restaurant people at heart, and webelieve every guest deserves brilliant food and exceptional hospitality fromteams who love what they do.
Prezzo Italian has been bringingthe Italian classics to towns and cities across the UK since 2000. For our 25thbirthday we gave it a fresh start: a brand-new look, beautifully redesignedrestaurants, and a menu built around the dishes people love, made fresh andcooked properly. Prezzo Italian is the home of the Italian classics.
We're a business on the way up,and the people who join us now will shape where it goes next.
The role
As Sous Chef at Prezzo Italian,you're your Head Chef's right hand. You run shifts in the kitchen, keepstandards high on every section, and take charge when your Head Chef isn'tthere.
At Prezzo Italian, it all comesdown to two things: the impression we make and the connections we build. Everyguest should leave feeling genuinely looked after, not just served. That startswith how we treat each other. Teams who look out for one another, have funtogether and take pride in what they do create the moments guests remember andcome back for. As Sous Chef, you help set that tone on every shift.
Food is one of our key pillars,so you'll have the right tools to get it right every time. Our dedicated chefswebsite shows exactly what every dish should look like and the rightingredients that go into it, and some of our restaurants use QSR kitchen technologyto keep every order flowing.
With your Head Chef and ourcentral team of chefs behind you, this is the place to learn what it takes torun your own kitchen.
What you'll be responsible for
Leading the kitchen
- Run the pass and lead shifts with confidence.
- Train and coach the team, helping develop the chefs oftomorrow.
- Step up and run the kitchen in your Head Chef'sabsence.
Cooking the Italian classics properly
- Make sure every dish is made fresh, cooked properly andplated to spec.
- Jump on any section when it's needed.
- Work closely with front of house so every guest getsthe same great impression.
Keeping standards high
- 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.
What we're looking for
Are you a Prezzo person? You'rewarm, genuine and generous with your time. You love great food and you lovepeople even more. You make every guest feel welcome from the moment they walkin, you lift the team around you, and you take pride in getting the littlethings right. You bring energy, a sense of fun, and the confidence to make thecall.
You're a Sous Chef already, or anexperienced chef who is ready for the next step.
- Experience in a busy, high-volume kitchen, includingleading 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 andsafety.
- Ambition to run your own kitchen one day.
What's in it for you
You'll give a lot to this role.Here's what we give back.
Reward
- Tronc, so you share in the success of a busy restaurant
- Company pension scheme, if you're eligible
- Life assurance at 2x your annual pay
- Paid holiday allowance
- Refer a friend and earn up to £1,000
Time and wellbeing
- Your birthday off, every year
- Free or heavily subsidised meals on shift
- 24/7 GP helpline and Employee Assistance Programme(EAP)
- Stream (formerly Wagestream), our financial wellbeingapp: access pay you've already earned, save straight from your pay, and gettools and guidance to manage your money
- Free regulated mortgage advice
Perks
- 50% off at Prezzo Italian
- 25% off at every other Brava restaurant
- Share 25% off with up to 5 friends and family, evenwhen you're not there
- Free Tastecard and the Hospitality Rewards app forretail discounts
- Electric car scheme after one year's service
Your future
- Ongoing development and coaching
- A clear path to Head Chef
- Opportunities across our other brands
Ready for the next step?
This is an exciting time forPrezzo Italian, and where we go next will be shaped by the people who join usnow.
Brava Hospitality Group is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from everyone, and we'll make reasonable adjustments at any stage of the process.
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