Area Chef (lives in Cardiff Area)

Prezzo Trading LTD; Greater London; On-site; GBP 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A renowned Italian restaurant group is seeking an Area Chef responsible for maintaining food quality and safety across various kitchens in the UK. The role involves mentoring Head Chefs, ensuring compliance, and providing hands-on support during high-profile events. Candidates should possess strong kitchen operations expertise, excellent communication, and a passion for Italian cuisine. This position offers a competitive salary of £45,000 plus benefits, including a car allowance and bonus opportunities.

Benefits

Free meals in restaurants

Discounts for employees and loved ones

Birthday off

Wellbeing support

Exclusive hospitality rewards

Qualifications

• Proven expertise in kitchen operations, food safety, and compliance.
• Excellent training and coaching skills with a focus on hands-on leadership.
• Strong organizational skills to manage multiple projects across the UK.
• Clear communicator, able to inspire and connect with both BOH and FOH teams.
• Passion for Italian cuisine, food quality, and operational excellence.
• A full UK driving licence and willingness to travel extensively.

Responsibilities

• Champion food quality, presentation, and safety standards across kitchens.
• Coach and mentor Head Chefs, building loyal, high-performing teams.
• Lead pre-refit preparations, ensuring kitchens are ready for successful reopening.
• Provide hands-on support during VIP nights and opening launches.
• Deliver inspiring training to upskill existing teams and onboard new chefs.
• Drive compliance and best practices in food hygiene, safety, and operations.
• Collaborate closely with the Food Director and operations leaders for consistency.

Skills

Kitchen operations expertise

Food safety compliance

Training and coaching skills

Strong organizational skills

Clear communication

Passion for Italian cuisine

Job description

Area Chef – Prezzo Italian

Contract: Permanent
Salary: £45,000 + £5,500 car allowance + 20% bonus + perks
Location: Field-based, travel across the UK required

Put Your Heart Into It – Join Prezzo Italian

We’re now recruiting Area Chefs to bring flavour, leadership, and energy into our kitchens.

The Role

As an Area Chef, you’ll:

• Champion food quality, presentation, and safety standards across your kitchens.
• Coach and mentor Head Chefs, building loyal, high-performing teams.
• Lead pre-refit preparations, ensuring kitchens are ready for reopening success.
• Provide hands‑on support during VIP nights, opening launches, and post-refit trading.
• Deliver inspiring training to upskill existing teams and onboard new chefs.
• Drive compliance and best practice in food hygiene, safety, and operations.
• Collaborate closely with the Food Director and operations leaders to ensure consistency and excellence.

What We’re Looking For

• Proven expertise in kitchen operations, food safety, and compliance.
• Excellent training and coaching skills – with a focus on hands‑on leadership.
• Strong organisational skills to manage multiple projects across the UK.
• Clear communicator, able to inspire and connect with both BOH and FOH teams.
• Passion for Italian cuisine, food quality, and operational excellence.
• A full UK driving licence and willingness to travel extensively.

Why Join Prezzo Italian

• Competitive package: £45,000 salary + £5,500 car allowance + 20% bonus.
• Travel the UK supporting our newly refurbished kitchens.
• Access to structured training and clear career pathways.
• Perks that matter – like free meals in our restaurants, discounts for you and your loved ones, your birthday off, wellbeing support, and exclusive hospitality rewards.
• Be part of a culture where teamwork, recognition, and pride are at the heart of everything we do.

Ready to join a role that thrives on flavour, leadership, and purpose – and discover a place where your heart makes the magic? Apply now and see where you truly belong.