Designate Head Chef | Lead Italian Kitchen & Team

Bella Italia; England; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

50% off food and drink across all Big

Friends & family 25% off

Quarterly bonus

Fully funded apprenticeships (Level 4)

Access to wages before payday

Discounted gym memberships

Team events and trips to Italy

Job summary

Bella Italia in Witney/Oxford region is seeking a Designate Head Chef to lead kitchen operations and drive guest satisfaction. You will mentor a talented team, maintain high hygiene standards, and ensure dishes are cooked to perfection while controlling costs and improving profitability.

With a passion for Italian cuisine, you’ll adapt to multiple sites, collaborate with management, and play a key role in upholding Bella Italia’s guest-first hospitality culture and seasonal menus.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a multi-site kitchen team with strong leadership skills.
• Ability to manage food cost and drive profitability while maintaining quality.
• Proven track record in delivering consistent guest experiences.

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 and nurture talent.
• Be commercially minded, analyzing profit and loss to drive efficiency.
• Work closely with management across locations to meet restaurant goals.
• Adapt to different locations based on business needs and staffing.

Skills

Team leadership

Guest experience

Kitchen management

Profitability analysis

Adaptability

Education

Apprenticeship in Hospitality Management Level 4

Job description

Bella Italia in Witney/Oxford region is seeking a Designate Head Chef to lead kitchen operations and drive guest satisfaction. You will mentor a talented team, maintain high hygiene standards, and ensure dishes are cooked to perfection while controlling costs and improving profitability.

With a passion for Italian cuisine, you’ll adapt to multiple sites, collaborate with management, and play a key role in upholding Bella Italia’s guest-first hospitality culture and seasonal menus.