Head Chef

Bella Italia; Chester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A popular Italian restaurant chain in Chester is hiring a Head Chef to lead their culinary team. The ideal candidate will have a passion for food, strong leadership skills, and experience in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities include ensuring quality dishes, maintaining kitchen hygiene, and fostering a motivating team culture. They offer a competitive package, including bonuses and career growth opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Quarterly bonus

50% off food and drink

Fully funded apprenticeships

Wellbeing & support programs

Qualifications

• Passion for food and developing people.
• Experience in leading a team in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with management to achieve restaurant goals.
• Lead guest experience by ensuring high-quality dishes.
• Maintain cleanliness and kitchen hygiene.
• Create a motivating team environment.
• Analyse profit & loss accounts for efficiency.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Culinary skills

Job description

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At Bella Italia, we believe that the best moments in life
are spent with loved ones—sharing food, friendship, laughter, and the joy of
the Italian table. If you have a passion for pizza, pasta, and leading a
fantastic team, then this is the job for you! Come and be part of the Bella
Italia family as a Head Chef.

We know that happy teams create the best experiences, so we
offer:

• A Place for Everyone – We celebrate
  individuality and believe our differences make us stronger. Whoever you are, if
  you bring passion and leadership, there’s a place for you in our kitchen!
• A Competitive Package – 45-hour contract,
  quarterly bonus, and referral bonus scheme.
• Amazing Discounts – 50% off food and drink
  across all Big Table Group brands and 25% for friends & family.
• Career Growth – Fully funded apprenticeships in
  Hospitality Management (Level 4), L&D, HR, or Marketing (Levels 3, 4, &
  5).
• Salary Sacrifice Scheme – Make the most of tax-efficient savings on National Insurance, pension contributions, and a range of lifestyle benefits.
• Wellbeing & Support – Our We Care program includes a
  24/7 virtual GP, mental health support, healthcare cash plan, dental plan, a
  second medical opinion service, and more.
• Perks & Rewards – Access to wages before
  payday, discounted gym memberships, and savings on theme parks, shopping, and
  more!
• Team
  Competitions & Events – Win a trip to Italy, team parties, and even a
  chance to win e-points to spend on your favourite retailers.

What You’ll Do as a Head Chef:

• Work closely with the management team to achieve
  restaurant goals.
• 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.

Who We’re Looking For:

At Bella Italia, we don’t just look for experience—we look
for leaders. If you’re a strong communicator, passionate about food and developing
people and thrive in a fast-paced environment, we want to hear from you.

At Bella Italia, everyone is welcome. We are committed to
creating a workplace where you can be yourself and thrive. If you need any
adjustments during the hiring process, just let us know—we’re happy to help.

Join the Bella Italia family today and work somewhere awesome! Don’t just take our word for it—we’ve been recognised in the Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2025!

Apply now and bring your leadership to the Bella Italia
kitchen!