Designate Head Chef - Lead Italian Kitchen & Team

Bella Italia Bristol Filton; Bristol; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

45-hour contract

Quarterly bonus

Tronc

50% food & drink discount (BellaItalia

25% for friends & family

Fully funded apprenticeships (Level 4)

Employee Assistance Programme 24/7 GP

Job summary

Bella Italia Bristol Filton is seeking a Designate Head Chef to lead kitchen operations across locations as needed, ensuring top quality Italian dishes and guest experience. You will manage a motivated team, uphold hygiene standards, and drive profitability with a commercial mindset.

You’ll work closely with the management team, develop talent, and embrace a fast-paced, guest‑first environment with weekend shifts and flexible location coverage.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a kitchen team.
• Ability to drive guest satisfaction and standards.
• Strong financial awareness to support profitability.

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

Leadership

Team management

Guest experience focus

Commercial awareness

Job description

Bella Italia Bristol Filton is seeking a Designate Head Chef to lead kitchen operations across locations as needed, ensuring top quality Italian dishes and guest experience. You will manage a motivated team, uphold hygiene standards, and drive profitability with a commercial mindset.

You’ll work closely with the management team, develop talent, and embrace a fast-paced, guest‑first environment with weekend shifts and flexible location coverage.