Chef

Bella Italia; Bristol; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Bella Italia as a Chef and bring your passion for cooking to our vibrant kitchen. We celebrate individuality and offer flexible working, amazing discounts, and career growth opportunities. If you thrive under pressure and love leading a team, apply now to be part of our family!

Benefits

50% off food and drink

Flexible working hours

Referral bonus

Free meals on shift

Access to wages before payday

Discounted gym memberships

Team celebrations

Qualifications

• Passion for cooking and leading a team.
• Ability to thrive under pressure.
• Willingness to learn and grow in the culinary field.

Responsibilities

• Organise and deliver service across kitchen sections.
• Produce dishes to specification with the kitchen team.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness and hygiene.

Skills

Cooking

Teamwork

Creativity

Job description

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At Bella Italia, we believe the best moments in life are spent with loved ones—sharing food, friendship, laughter, and the joy of the Italian table. If you’re passionate about great food and ready to bring energy and creativity to the kitchen, this job has you written all over it!

Come and be part of our family as a Chef.

Why Join Bella?

We know that happy teams create the best experiences, so we offer:

• A Place for Everyone – We celebrate individuality and believe our differences make us stronger. Whoever you are, if you bring skill and passion, there’s a place for you in our kitchen!
• Amazing Discounts – 50% off food and drink across all Big Table Group brands and 25% for friends & family.
• Flexible Working – Negotiable contracts to suit your lifestyle.
• Referral Bonus – Get rewarded for bringing great people on board!
• Career Growth – Fully funded Production Chef Level 2 apprenticeships and development programs
• Wellbeing & Support – Our We Care program includes a 24/7 virtual GP, mental health support, a second medical opinion service, and more.
• Perks & Rewards – Free meals on shift, referral bonuses, access to wages before payday, discounted gym memberships, and exclusive savings on theme parks, shopping, and more!
• Team Celebrations – Competitions, team parties, and even a chance to win e-points to spend on your favourite retailers
  
  

What You’ll Do As a Chef

• Organise, coordinate, and deliver service across one or more sections in our fast-paced kitchen.
• Work closely with the kitchen team to produce delicious dishes to specification.
• Support and guide kitchen assistants and porters
• Ensuring your section is prepped and organised for service
• Maintain a spotless kitchen, ensuring the highest standards of cleanliness and hygiene.
  
  

Who We’re Looking For

We don’t believe in “culture fit” – we believe in adding to our culture! If you love cooking, thrive under pressure, and enjoy leading a team, we want to hear from you. Whether you’re an experienced Chef or looking for the next step in your career, we’ll support your growth.

At Bella Italia, everyone is welcome. We are committed to creating a workplace where you can be yourself and thrive. If you need any adjustments during the hiring process, just let us know—we’re happy to help.

Join the Bella Italia family today and work somewhere awesome! Don’t just take our word for it—we’ve been recognised in the Top 100 of the Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2024!

Apply now and bring your passion to the Bella Italia kitchen!

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Hospitality

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