Location:

Towcester, Northamptonshire, UKSalary:

Competitive (based on experience)Contract Type:

PermanentHours:

40 hours per week (including weekends and evenings)Venue Type:

Quick Service Restaurant (QSR)

Pizza Restaurant

Are you a talented Sous Chef with experience in fast-paced pizza or QSR kitchens? Were recruiting for a

Pizza Restaurant Sous Chef

to help lead a brand-new, on-site pizzeria and bar within a world-renowned hospitality and events venue in Northamptonshire.

This is a unique opportunity to be part of a freshly launched conceptserving karters, public guests, and delivering across the venue as part of a high-volume, scratch-cooked catering operation.

About the Venue:Set within a busy, 52-week-a-year events environment, the venue serves everything from casual diners to corporate hospitality, conferences, and large-scale functions. The new pizzeria is part of an exciting development and will be operated in-house by a professional catering team of 45+ chefs and front-of-house staff.

What We Offer:

A full-time, permanent role with stable hoursExciting opportunity to launch and shape a new pizza restaurant concept

Work with locally sourced ingredients and freshly prepared dishes

Join a passionate, professional team with over 45 full-time chefs

A well-equipped kitchen environment with clear operational structure

Plus, a wide range of additional staff benefits and discounts designed to reward your contribution and support your wellbeing

Key Responsibilities:

Deliver high-quality pizza and menu items in line with brand standards

Assist the Head Chef

Retail in the daily running of kitchen operations

Oversee prep, cooking, service, and QSR workflows

Manage stock rotation, procurement systems, and cost control

Ensure all HACCP and food safety documentation is up to date

Maintain a safe, clean, and compliant kitchen environment

Liaise with logistics and FOH teams to ensure smooth service and delivery

Support training and leadership of kitchen staff

Assist with menu development and dish innovation

Requirements:

Proven experience in a Sous Chef or strong Chef de Partie role within a pizza or QSR environment

Excellent leadership and kitchen management skills

High culinary standards with an understanding of modern trends

Level 2 or 3 Food Hygiene Certificate (essential)

Knowledge of HACCP, allergens, and health and safety practices

Strong communication and organisation skills

Ability to work under pressure in a high-volume setting

Full UK driving licence (essential)

General IT literacy for ordering and admin tasks

How to Apply for the Pizza Restaurant Sous Chef Role:If you''re ready to take ownership of a brand-new kitchen and work in a high-profile, fast-paced hospitality environment, we want to hear from you. Apply now and become part of a thriving catering operation where your skills and leadership will help shape a successful new concept.TPBN1_UKCT