Head Chef

Bella Italia Bristol Filton; Bristol; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-known Italian restaurant chain in Bristol is looking for a passionate Head Chef to join their team. You will be responsible for maintaining the highest food quality and cleanliness standards, while also fostering a fun and motivational work environment. The ideal candidate should have previous experience in a high-paced kitchen and a love for Italian cuisine. This role offers a 45-hour contract along with various employee perks, including discounts and a quarterly bonus.

Benefits

50% Employee Discount on food and drink

25% Friends and Family Discount

Quarterly Bonus

Referral Bonus Scheme

Mental health support and counselling

Fully funded Apprenticeship

Discounted Gym Membership

Access to wages before payday

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role as Head Chef or Sous Chef in a busy kitchen.
• A passion for cooking and the hospitality industry.
• Ability to create a positive team culture and deliver exceptional guest experiences.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with the management team to achieve restaurant goals.
• Drive guest experience by ensuring high-quality food preparation.
• Maintain cleanliness standards in the kitchen.
• Create a motivating team environment focused on talent development.
• Manage financial decisions related to profit and loss.

Skills

Leadership

Team motivation

Attention to hygiene

Commercial awareness

Job description

At Bella Italia we believe that the best moments in life are those spent with loved ones, sharing food, friendship, laughter and the joy of the Italian table.

Come and be part ofthe BellaItaliafamilyas a Head Chef.if you have a LOVE for pizza and pasta then this is the job for you!

Why Bella?

• 50% Employee Discount off food and drink across all Big Table Group Brands
• 25% Friends and Family Discount
• 45-hour Contract
• Quarterly Bonus
• Referral Bonus Scheme
• We Care program including: 24/7 virtual GP, second medical opinion, mental health support and counselling, Get Fit Program, healthy diet support
• Fully funded Apprenticeship if you wish to develop your skills in Hospitality Manager Level 4, L&D, HR Support or Marketing Level 3, 4 or 5
• Access to wages before pay day
• Salary Finance- access to savings and loans
• Discounted Gym Membership
• Discounts on Merlin Entertainment, Alton towers, Legoland etc
• Lots of Competitions including win trip to Italy and Bella Bake off.
• Spend and save giving access to hundreds of on-line retailers, with the added bonus of 10% cash back.

As aHead Chef, you will be responsible for:

• Working closely alongside the management team to achieve the brand and restaurant goals.
• Driving the guest experience, ensuring every dish is cooked to perfection.
• Always delivering the highest standards of cleanliness.
• Creating a fun and motivating team environment with a focus on developing internal talent.
• Being commercial byconsidering every line of the profit and loss account to make strong financial decisions, ensuring every penny counts.

Join the Bella Italiafamilyas a Head Chef todayand work somewhere awesome! Don't just take our word for it. We've been recognised in the Top 100 of the Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2024