Designate Head Chef - Italian Kitchen Leader (Flexible)

The Big Table Group Limited; Oxford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive package

Discounts on food & drink across Big T

Apprenticeships funding

Wellbeing & support

Wages before payday

Team events & trips

Job summary

Bella Italia is seeking a Designate Head Chef to lead the kitchen and inspire a family-style team across multiple locations. You will drive exceptional guest experiences by ensuring every dish meets exacting standards and maintaining top cleanliness in a fast-paced environment.

Join a culture that values people, development, and hospitality, with opportunities to grow within The Big Table Group and a track record of industry recognition.

Qualifications

• Experience as head chef or designate chef.
• Ability to lead a kitchen across locations as needed.
• Maintain high kitchen hygiene and food safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with the management team to achieve restaurant goals.
• Lead the guest experience by ensuring every dish is cooked to perfection.
• Adaptable and flexible, happy to work across different locations based on business needs.
• Maintain the highest standards of cleanliness and kitchen hygiene.
• Create a fun, motivating team environment and develop talent.

Skills

Leadership

People management

Guest experience

Kitchen hygiene

Team development

Flexibility

Job description

Bella Italia is seeking a Designate Head Chef to lead the kitchen and inspire a family-style team across multiple locations. You will drive exceptional guest experiences by ensuring every dish meets exacting standards and maintaining top cleanliness in a fast-paced environment.

Join a culture that values people, development, and hospitality, with opportunities to grow within The Big Table Group and a track record of industry recognition.