Designate Head Chef: Lead Pizza & Pasta Team

Bella Italia; Oxford; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive package

Staff discounts

Apprenticeships funded

Employee assistance programme

Wages before payday benefits

Job summary

Bella Italia in Oxford is seeking a Designate Head Chef to lead kitchen operations across locations, ensuring every dish showcases authentic Italian flair and delivers an outstanding guest experience.

You will drive profitability by managing costs, mentoring a talented team, upholding the brand’s standards for quality, cleanliness and safety, and adapting to varying site needs with strong leadership and hospitality focus.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a kitchen team in a fast-paced hospitality environment.
• Ability to manage profitability and food cost with strong hands-on leadership.
• Commitment to high standards of cleanliness and kitchen hygiene.
• Willingness to work across multiple locations as needed.

Responsibilities

• Lead the guest experience by ensuring every dish is cooked to perfection.
• Collaborate with management to achieve restaurant goals.
• Maintain high kitchen hygiene and safety standards.
• Develop and nurture talent within the team.
• Analyse profit & loss to drive cost efficiency.

Job description

Bella Italia in Oxford is seeking a Designate Head Chef to lead kitchen operations across locations, ensuring every dish showcases authentic Italian flair and delivers an outstanding guest experience.

You will drive profitability by managing costs, mentoring a talented team, upholding the brand’s standards for quality, cleanliness and safety, and adapting to varying site needs with strong leadership and hospitality focus.