Chef de Partie

Bella Italia; Tetford; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hourly pay

Tronc eligibility

Discounts on food and drink

Funded apprenticeships

Wellbeing support

Free meals on shift

Wages-on-demand

Discounts on gym memberships

Theme park & shopping savings

Team celebrations

Job summary

Bella Italia in the United Kingdom is seeking a Chef de Partie to join our busy kitchen. You will organise and deliver service across sections, work closely with the team, and coach junior staff to ensure consistent, high-quality dishes.

You thrive in fast-paced environments, love cooking, and take pride in cleanliness. We offer hourly pay with tronc, strong discounts, funded apprenticeships, and wellbeing support as part of our friendly kitchen family.

Qualifications

• Experience in a busy kitchen environment.
• Ability to coach and develop junior team members.
• Strong knife skills and food preparation abilities.
• Commitment to cleanliness and hygiene standards.

Responsibilities

• Organise, coordinate and deliver service across one or more kitchen sections.
• Work closely with the kitchen team to produce dishes to specification.
• Lead by example, coaching and developing junior teammates.
• Showcase knife skills and experience in food preparation.
• Maintain a spotless kitchen and uphold high hygiene standards.

Skills

Kitchen experience

Team leadership

Knife skills

Cleanliness

Job description

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 de Partie.

Why Join Bella?

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

• Hourly pay and oppportunity to earn Tronc.
• Amazing Discounts - 50% off food and drink across all Big Table Group brands and 25% for friends & family.
• Career Growth - Fully funded Production Chef Level 2 apprenticeships and development programs
• Wellbeing & Support - Our Employee Assistance Programme includes a 24/7 virtual GP, mental health support, a second medical opinion service, and more.
• Perks & Rewards - Free meals on shift, 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 de Partie:

• 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.
• Lead by example - coach, nurture, and develop junior team members.
• Show off your knife skills and your experience.
• Maintain a spotless kitchen, ensuring the highest standards of cleanliness and hygiene.

Who We're Looking For:

If you love food, enjoy working as part of a close-knit team, and thrive in a fast-paced kitchen environment, you could be exactly who we're looking for.

At Bella Italia, our kitchens are the heartbeat of the restaurant. From prepping fresh ingredients to cooking dishes our guests love, you'll play a key role in delivering great food, every time. You'll be part of a supportive, friendly team where you can learn new skills, build confidence, and take pride in what you do.

We're proud to be an inclusive workplace where everyone belongs. If you need any reasonable adjustments during the hiring process, just let us know – we're always happy to help.

Thinking about using AI tools for your application? They can help you get started, but what really stands out to us is you - your enthusiasm, teamwork, and willingness to get stuck in.

What's the process?

Application → CV review → interview → offer and onboarding

If you have a genuine love for food, a positive attitude, and a great team mindset. If you enjoy working behind the scenes to create something special on the plate, we'd love to welcome you into the Bella Italia kitchen.

Join the Bella Italia family today and work somewhere awesome! Don't just take our word for it we're proud to be named in The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2026.