Sous Chef
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Position Overview & Specifications
At Bella Italia we believe that the best moments in life are those spent with loved ones, sharing food, friendship, laughter and the joy of the Italian table.
You too? Then this job has you written all over it!
Come and be part of the Bella Italia family as a Sous Chef includes Excellent rates of pay, including service charge
Why Bella?
- 50% Employee Discount
- 25% Friends and Family Discount
- We Care program including: 24/7 virtual GP, second medical opinion, mental health support and counselling, Get Fit Program, healthy diet support.
- Free meals on shift
- Referral bonus
- Access to wages before pay day
- Salary Finance- access to savings and loans
- Discounted Gym Membership
- Discounts on Merlin Entertainment
- Competitions to win trips away
- Team parties and events
As a Sous Chef, you will be responsible for:
- Hands on creating a wide range of dishes from starters to desserts.
- A real team-player delivering quality service at pace.
- Always working in a way that keeps our guests and team safe.
- Organised and able to work well under pressure.
- Provides guidance to junior kitchen staff members, including, but not limited, to line cooking, food preparation, and dish plating.
Join the Bella Italia famiglia as a Sous Chef today and work somewhere awesome!
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Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Restaurants & Cafes
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Sous Chef roles across Bella Italia Edinburgh Northbridge's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Restaurants & Cafes.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £12 - £17 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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