Sous Chef
Here at Prezzo, we celebrate the joy of Italian dining; this starts in the kitchen and ends with the service. Every customer should leave wanting to return.
That’s why we’re looking for a driven and passionate Sous Chef to join us at Prezzo to help us continue offering our best possible dining experience.
The Role
We are looking for a new Sous Chef to join our Prezzo Family who has real leadership, ability to drive your team’s performance and ensure your kitchen is consistent in everything it does.
As a Prezzo Sous Chef you will:
* Have a keen interest to prep and cook great quality Italian cuisine.
* Lead your kitchen, often taking the lead with all processes including health and safety, stock management, ordering and staff development.
* Work closely with our Head Chef.
* Show #DriveToSucceed (this is one of our core Prezzo values!)
* Be able to work in a fast-paced environment.
* Have a desire to grow your skills and career to become a future Prezzo Head Chef!
* Be financially accountable and meet company GP expectations.
* Play a crucial role in helping us achieve our mission of becoming the UK’s favourite Italian dining experience.
* Ensure every customer leaves happy, wanting to return.
Our ‘Deal’; What’s in it for you?
* 50% off Food and Drink at Prezzo, for you and 11 or your family/friends
* Free Meal on shift
* TasteCard - Free discounts at branded Restaurants Nationwide
* Prezzo Perks Discounts - Prezzo\'s own discounts App, numerous free discounts on High Street Brands, Leisure Venues, SuperMarkets, Gyms, online and at the locations.
* 5 Family and Friends get 25% off Food & Drink
* Access to Apprenticeships
* Wagestream - access to your wages early
* Employee Assistance Programme + GP Appointment Helpline
* Eye Test
* Voluntary Bupa Dental Cover
* Voluntary UNUM Critical Illness Cover
* Voluntary Simply Health Cash Plan
* ISA Investment plans with Cushon
* Free Mortgage Advice with Charles Cameron
* More People Like You Recruitment Incentive Scheme
* Prezzo Service Anniversaries
Where is the restaurant?
The perfect setting for a relaxed family get together or romantic meal for two, our Leicester Meridian restaurant offers modern Italian dining experience in a stylish and elegant setting.
Our Values:
One Team … working together, with a common purpose, to achieve our goals.
Genuine Connection … building genuine relationships, where nothing is too much trouble.
Drive to Succeed … being bold enough to do the right thing, even when it’s hard, to help improve and grow.
Pride … making memorable moments by caring about everything we do, so everyone leaves wanting to return.
Our Awards
We\'re proud to be an award-winning hospitality employer, having been awarded:
* \'Excellence in HR Technology\' at the HR in Hospitality Awards
* \'Best use of Benefits Technology\' at the Employee Benefits Awards
* \'Fair Employment\' at the Youth Friendly Employer Awards
* \'Environmental Best Practice\' at the International Green Apple Awards
* \'Best Pizza Restaurant – Chain\' at the PAPA Industry Awards
We have also been nominated for:
* ‘Best Mental Health Strategy’ at the Employee Benefits Awards
* ‘Recycling excellence’ and ‘Partnership excellence’ at the National Recycling Forum
We also have a big focus on mental health and wellbeing, and we’re proud to have been accredited with the Foundation Level ‘London Health Workplace Award’.
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At Prezzo we want to create a genuinely inclusive workplace, where we embrace the differences of all our colleagues and celebrate diversity. We love to see applications from under-represented groups and welcome applications from individuals, regardless of their background. Prezzo joined the Sustainable Restaurant Association (SRA) in 2011.