Head Chef

Bella Italia Eldon Square; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Quarterly bonus

Tronc eligibility

Food discount (50%)

Friends & family discount

Apprenticeships Level 4

Wages before payday

Gym discounts

Team events

Job summary

Bella Italia Eldon Square is seeking a Head Chef to lead the kitchen and drive exceptional guest experiences. You will manage the team, ensure every dish meets high standards, and maintain rigorous hygiene while driving profitability.

Join a busy, guest‑first operation with strong team culture and growth opportunities, including training and progression within the group. The role rewards leadership and culinary excellence in a dynamic UK setting.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a kitchen team in a fast-paced hospitality environment.
• Strong focus on delivering guest‑focused service and high food quality.
• Ability to manage costs and drive efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Lead the kitchen team and help achieve restaurant goals.
• Ensure dishes are cooked to perfection and guest experience is exceptional.
• Maintain the highest standards of cleanliness and kitchen hygiene.
• Create a motivating, collaborative team environment.
• Analyze profit and loss to support strong financial decisions.

Skills

Leadership

Team motivation

Guest experience

Kitchen hygiene

Profit awareness

Job description

At Bella Italia, we believe that the best moments in lifeare spent with loved ones—sharing food, friendship, laughter, and the joy ofthe Italian table. If you have a passion for pizza, pasta, and leading afantastic team, then this is the job for you!

Come and be part of the BellaItalia family as a Head Chef.

Why Join Bella?

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

• Competitive Package – 45-hour contract quarterly bonus and opportunity to earn Tronc
• Place for Everyone – We celebrateindividuality and believe our differences make us stronger. Whoever you are, ifyou bring passion and leadership, there’s a place for you in our kitchen!
• Amazing Discounts – 50% off food and drinkacross all Big Table Group brands and 25% for friends & family.
• Career Growth – Fully funded apprenticeships inHospitality Management (Level 4).
• Salary Sacrifice Scheme – Make the most of tax-efficient savings on National Insurance, pension contributions, and a range of lifestyle benefits.
• Wellbeing & Support – Our Employee Assistance Programme includes a24/7 virtual GP, mental health support, healthcare cash plan, dental plan, asecond medical opinion service, and more.
• Perks & Rewards – Access to wages beforepayday, discounted gym memberships, and savings on theme parks, shopping, andmore!
• TeamCompetitions & Events – Win a trip to Italy, team parties, and even achance 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 achieverestaurant goals.
• Lead the guest experience by ensuring every dishis cooked to perfection.
• Maintain the highest standards of cleanlinessand kitchen hygiene.
• Create a fun, motivating team environment, witha 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:

If you’ve got a real love for hospitality, enjoy bringing people together, and thrive in the buzz of a fast‑paced, guest‑first environment, you might just be the perfect fit for us.

At Bella Italia, our teams are like family. We put people at the heart of everything we do, creating a welcoming, inclusive workplace where you can be yourself, feel supported, and grow your career. If you need any reasonable adjustments during the hiring process, just let us know – we’ve got you.

Thinking about using AI tools for your application? They can be great for getting started, but what really makes an application shine is you, your energy, experience, personality, and leadership style.

What’s the process?

Application → CV review → friendly phone chat → first‑stage interview → second‑stage interview → offer and onboarding.

At Bella Italia, we don’t just look for experience – we look for people with a genuine love for hospitality who care about their teams and our guests. If that sounds like you, we’d love to welcome you to the family.

Join the Bella Italia family today and work somewhere awesome! Don’t just take our word for it we’re proud to be named in The Sunday Times Best Places to Work 2026.