Sous Chef – La Piola, Leeds
Full-time | Permanent | Up to £42,000 per year
La Piola is an independent Italian restaurant known for honest food, genuine hospitality and a busy, quality-driven kitchen.
Four years after opening, we're continuing to grow and are looking for an ambitious Sous Chef to become a key part of our leadership team.
This is an opportunity to join a business where your contribution genuinely matters and where you can help shape the next stage of our journey.
The role
As Sous Chef, you'll work closely with the Head Chef to maintain the highest standards of food quality, organisation and service. You'll motivate and develop the kitchen team, lead by example and confidently run the kitchen whenever the Head Chef is away, ensuring consistency and professionalism at all times.
Maintaining exceptional hygiene, cleanliness and food safety standards is fundamental to this role and expected at all times.
We're looking for someone who:
Has previous experience as a Sous Chef or a strong Junior Sous ready to step up.
Thrives in a busy, fast-paced kitchen.
Leads with energy, positivity and professionalism.
Takes pride in high standards, organisation and attention to detail.
Understands that hygiene and food safety are non-negotiable.
Shares our passion for great food and genuine hospitality.
What we offer
Salary up to £42,000 per year.
Sunday always off.
Some weekends off on a rotating basis.
Company pension.
Staff meals and employee discount.
A supportive team with real opportunities to grow as the business expands.
If you're looking for more than just another Sous Chef position and want to play a genuine role in an ambitious independent restaurant, we'd love to hear from you.
Pay: £35,000.00-£42,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- Gym membership
Work Location: In person
