Chef

Bella Italia; Walsall; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a vibrant team at an established Italian restaurant, where your passion for cooking can thrive! As a Chef at this beloved establishment, you'll play a crucial role in creating delightful dishes that bring joy to diners. You'll work in a fast-paced environment, leading a team while ensuring the kitchen runs smoothly and efficiently. With opportunities for personal development, including fully funded apprenticeships, and a range of attractive perks, this role is perfect for those who love to share their culinary skills and work in a supportive atmosphere. If you have a love for pizza and pasta, this is the place for you!

Benefits

50% Employee Discount

25% Friends and Family Discount

Negotiable contracts

Referral bonus

We Care program

Fully funded Apprenticeship

Free meals on shift

Access to wages before payday

Discounted Gym Membership

Discounts on Merlin Entertainment

Qualifications

• Experience in a fast-paced kitchen environment is essential.
• Ability to lead and develop kitchen staff is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Organise and deliver service in a busy kitchen.
• Lead by example and nurture kitchen assistants.
• Maintain cleanliness and order in the kitchen.

Skills

Organisational Skills

Teamwork

Cooking Skills

Leadership

Education

Culinary Training

Job description

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? Come and be part of the Bella Italia Family as a Chef. If you have a LOVE for pizza and pasta, then this is the job for you!

Why Bella?

• 50% Employee Discount off food and drink across all Big Table Group Brands.
• 25% Friends and Family Discount.
• Negotiable contracts and flexible working opportunities available.
• Referral bonus.
• We Care program including: 24/7 virtual GP, second medical opinion, mental health support and counselling, Get Fit Program, healthy diet support.
• Fully funded Apprenticeship if you wish to develop your skills to Production Chef Level 2.
• Free meals on shift.
• Access to wages before payday.
• Salary Finance - access to savings and loans.
• Discounted Gym Membership.
• Discounts on Merlin Entertainment, Alton Towers, Legoland, etc.
• Lots of competitions including win trip to Italy, Great British Bella Bake Off and team parties.
• Spend and save giving access to hundreds of online retailers, with the added bonus of 10% cash back.

As a Chef, you will be responsible for:

• Organising, coordinating and delivering service for one or more sections in our fast-paced kitchens.
• Able to work well with the brigade to produce dishes in compliance with our specifications.
• Fully prepare the kitchen at the start of shift, maintain it throughout the shift & close it down at the end of shift.
• Able to lead by example, to nurture, lead and develop our Kitchen Assistants and Kitchen Porters in their duties at times.
• Clean down kitchens to ensure spotless working environments!

Join the Bella Italia family as a Chef 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.