Chef de Partie

Bella Italia; Tetford; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hourly pay

Tronc

Discounts

Career growth

Wellbeing support

Free meals on shift

Access to wages before payday

Job summary

Bella Italia in the United Kingdom is seeking a Chef de Partie to organize and deliver service across one or more sections within a busy kitchen environment. You will work closely with the kitchen team to create dishes that meet our standards and menu specifications.

You’ll lead by example, coach junior teammates, and showcase your knife skills while maintaining cleanliness and high hygiene levels. Join our Bella Italia family and grow your culinary career in a supportive, energetic setting.

Qualifications

• Enthusiasm, teamwork, and willingness to get stuck in.
• Experience in a fast-paced kitchen would be beneficial.
• Love for food and customer-focused service.

Responsibilities

• Organise, coordinate, and deliver service across one or more sections in a 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 knife skills and your experience.
• Maintain a spotless kitchen, ensuring high standards of cleanliness and hygiene.

Job description

At Bella Italia, we believe the best moments in life arespent with loved ones sharing food, friendship, laughter, and the joy of theItalian table. If you’re passionate about great food and ready to bring energyand creativity to the kitchen, this job has you written all over it! Come andbe part of our family as a Chef de Partie.

Why Join Bella?

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

• Hourly pay and oppportunity to earn Tronc.
• Amazing Discounts – 50% off food and drinkacross all Big Table Group brands and 25% for friends & family.
• Career Growth – Fully funded Production ChefLevel 2 apprenticeships and development programs
• Wellbeing & Support – Our Employee Assistance Programme includes a 24/7 virtual GP, mental health support, a second medical opinionservice, 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 acrossone or more sections in our fast-paced kitchen.
• Work closely with the kitchen team to producedelicious dishes to specification.
• Lead by example—coach, nurture, and developjunior team members.
• Show off your knife skills and your experience.
• Maintain a spotless kitchen, ensuring thehighest 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.