Designate Head Chef – Italian Kitchen Leader

The Big Table Group; Oxford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Quarterly bonus

Discounts on food and drinks across BT

Friday employee wellbeing & support

Wages before payday

Discounted gym memberships

Trip to Italy

Job summary

Bella Italia, part of The Big Table Group, is seeking a Designate Head Chef in Oxford to lead a talented kitchen team, drive guest-first service, and ensure every dish meets the highest standards.

We offer a 45-hour contract with quarterly bonus and staff perks including 50% off food and drink across all Big Table Group brands, 25% for friends & family, funded apprenticeships, wellbeing support, and more. Your leadership will shape guest experiences across locations.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a kitchen team in a hospitality setting.
• Strong focus on delivering exceptional guest experiences.
• Good understanding of profitability and cost control.

Responsibilities

• Lead the guest experience by ensuring every dish is cooked to perfection.
• Maintain the highest standards of cleanliness and kitchen hygiene.
• Create a fun, motivating team environment, with a focus on developing and nurturing talent.
• Be commercially minded analysing profit & loss accounts to make strong financial decisions and drive efficiency.

Skills

Team leadership

Guest experience focus

Financial awareness

Job description

Bella Italia, part of The Big Table Group, is seeking a Designate Head Chef in Oxford to lead a talented kitchen team, drive guest-first service, and ensure every dish meets the highest standards.

We offer a 45-hour contract with quarterly bonus and staff perks including 50% off food and drink across all Big Table Group brands, 25% for friends & family, funded apprenticeships, wellbeing support, and more. Your leadership will shape guest experiences across locations.