Head Chef

Carluccio's - Southampton; Southampton; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

50% Off bill for you and friends

BRG Spark app discounts

20% off Carluccio's shop/deli

Advanced pay via Wage Stream

Refer friends bonus

Career development opportunities

Flexible working options

Job summary

Carluccio's Southampton is seeking a Head Chef to lead our kitchen, guiding a talented team to deliver authentic Italian dishes with care, creativity and precision. You’ll oversee operations, ensure consistent quality, and energize the brigade to deliver memorable dining experiences.

Join BRG’s Heart of Italian Cuisine and enjoy opportunities for career progression, flexible working, and access to exclusive staff benefits as you drive culinary excellence in a bustling, guest-centric environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading a kitchen team in a high-volume setting.
• Strong knowledge of Italian cuisine and authentic recipes.
• Ability to maintain high standards of quality and hygiene.

Responsibilities

• Lead with Passion: Oversee all kitchen operations, ensuring every dish reflects the quality and authenticity Carluccio's is known for.
• Manage & Mentor: Lead, develop, and inspire a team of chefs, ensuring they perform to the highest standards and thrive in a supportive environment.
• Maintain Excellence: Guarantee that all dishes are prepared to the highest quality and consistency, ensuring a memorable dining experience for every guest.
• Ensure Safety & Cleanliness: Maintain a spotless kitchen environment while adhering to all safety and hygiene standards.

Skills

Team leadership

Menu development

Italian cuisine

Food safety

Job description

Join the Heart of Italian Cuisine as Head Chef at Carluccio's!

Boparan Restaurant Group (BRG) is agrowing hospitality groupcommitted to our goal ofstriving to become the Best Restaurant Groupin everything we do. We’reobsessedwith building credibility, going above and beyond, and delivering amemorable guest experienceand an amazing working environment.

Core Values

• Honest - Acting with integrity in everything we do.
• Hardworking - Giving our best, every day.
• Hungry - Always striving for growth and excellence.
• Heart - Caring deeply about our people, our guests, and our communities.

About Us

At Carluccio's, we’re not just serving food—we’re sharing Italy's rich traditions and authentic flavours. Known for our passion for fresh, high-quality ingredients, we invite you to lead a kitchen where every dish tells a story. We’re looking for a Head Chef who is as enthusiastic about Italian cuisine as we are and ready to lead a talented team to new heights of culinary excellence.

The Role

As Head Chef at Carluccio's, you’ll be at the helm of our kitchen, guiding the team to prepare delicious, authentic Italian dishes that are crafted with care, creativity, and precision. Here’s what you’ll be doing:

• Lead with Passion: Oversee all kitchen operations, ensuring every dish reflects the quality and authenticity Carluccio's is known for.
• Manage & Mentor: Lead, develop, and inspire a team of chefs, ensuring they perform to the highest standards and thrive in a supportive environment.
• Maintain Excellence: Guarantee that all dishes are prepared to the highest quality and consistency, ensuring a memorable dining experience for every guest.
• Ensure Safety & Cleanliness: Maintain a spotless kitchen environment while adhering to all safety and hygiene standards.

What’s in it for You?

• Feast on 50% Off your total bill for you and 5 friends across all our brands- because great food should be shared!
• Unlock Exclusive Discounts on thousands of online and high-street retailers, plus restaurants, through our BRG Spark App.
• Stock Up on Favourites:Enjoy 20% off at Carluccio's retail gift shop & deli.
• Get Paid When You Need Itwith Wage Stream, offering access to advanced pay.
• Refer Friends and Earnwith our bonus scheme.
• Skyrocket Your Career:Excellent opportunities for career development across our diverse brand portfolio.
• Work Your Way:Enjoy flexible working opportunities that suit your lifestyle.

Why Join Us?

At Carluccio's, you’re not just a chef; you’re a leader shaping the future of Italian cuisine. If you're passionate about food, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and are eager to bring your creativity to the table, this is your chance to make your mark.

Join us as Head Chef at Carluccio's, where food, people, and passion come together.

This is your opportunity to bring your culinary skills to a place where food, people, and passion come together. If you’re ready to take your career to the next level, join us at Carluccio's and become part of something truly special as our next Chef!

Carluccio's in Southampton offers a relaxed, authentic Italian dining experience with a menu featuring classic dishes made from fresh, quality ingredients.