Designate Head Chef — Lead Italian Kitchen & Team

Bella-Italia; Bristol; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay package

Staff discounts

Career development

Wellbeing support

Perks & rewards

Team events

Job summary

Bella Italia in Bristol is seeking a Designate Head Chef to lead the kitchen, ensure every dish is prepared to perfection, and support the management team toward restaurant goals.

You will develop a talented, motivated team, uphold top-level hygiene, and demonstrate strong commercial awareness with P&L insight to drive efficiency. This role offers opportunities across locations and a dynamic, supportive workplace.

Qualifications

• Experience as a head or designate head chef in a busy kitchen.
• Strong leadership and ability to develop a high-performing team.
• Proven ability to manage food quality, portion control and cleanliness.

Responsibilities

• Lead the guest experience by ensuring every dish is cooked to perfection.
• Collaborate with management to achieve restaurant goals.
• Adapt across locations as needed to support business needs.
• Maintain kitchen hygiene to the highest standards.
• Create a fun, motivating team environment and nurture talent.
• Analyse profit & loss accounts to drive financial efficiency.

Skills

Team leadership

Hospitality

Food safety

P&L analysis

Job description

Bella Italia in Bristol is seeking a Designate Head Chef to lead the kitchen, ensure every dish is prepared to perfection, and support the management team toward restaurant goals.

You will develop a talented, motivated team, uphold top-level hygiene, and demonstrate strong commercial awareness with P&L insight to drive efficiency. This role offers opportunities across locations and a dynamic, supportive workplace.