Head Chef

TN United Kingdom; Woodbridge; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Head Chef to elevate the dining experience at their restaurant. You will lead a dedicated kitchen team, ensuring the preparation of exquisite Italian cuisine while managing all aspects of kitchen operations. This role offers the opportunity to grow your culinary skills and career within a vibrant and inclusive environment. Join a company that values teamwork, genuine connections, and a drive to succeed, contributing to its mission of becoming the UK's favorite Italian dining destination. If you have a passion for food and leadership, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Benefits

50% off Food and Drink

Free Meal on Shift

25% off Food & Drink for Family and Friends

Access to Apprenticeships

Wagestream - Early Wage Access

Employee Assistance Programme

Voluntary Health Cash Plan

ISA Investment Plans

Free Mortgage Advice

Recruitment Incentive Scheme

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Head Chef or similar role in a high-paced environment.
• Strong knowledge of health and safety regulations in the kitchen.

Responsibilities

• Lead the kitchen team in preparing high-quality Italian dishes.
• Manage kitchen operations, including stock and staff development.
• Ensure customer satisfaction and maintain high service standards.

Skills

Italian Cuisine

Leadership

Health and Safety Management

Stock Management

Staff Development

Financial Accountability

Customer Service

Education

Culinary Arts Certification

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£14.35 per hour plus TRONC (shared tips on site)

Here at Prezzo, we celebrate the joy of Italian dining; this starts in the kitchen and ends with the service. Every customer should leave wanting to return.
That’s why we’re looking for a driven and passionate Head Chef to join us at Prezzo to help us continue offering our best possible dining experience.

The Role
We are looking for a new Head Chef to join our Prezzo Family who has a genuine drive, ambition and desire to make Prezzo the standout from the rest!
As a Prezzo Head Chef you will:

• Have a keen interest to prep and cook great quality Italian cuisine.
• Lead your kitchen, owning all processes including health and safety, stock management, ordering and staff development.
• Show #DriveToSucceed (this is one of our core Prezzo values!)
• Be able to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Have a desire to grow your skills and career as a Prezzo Head Chef.
• Be financially accountable and meet company GP expectations.
• Constantly monitor and develop your kitchen team.
• Play a crucial role in helping us achieve our mission of becoming the UK’s favourite Italian dining experience.
• Ensure every customer leaves happy, wanting to return.

Our Prezzo Perks ‘Deal’; What’s in it for you?

• 50% off Food and Drink at Prezzo, for you and 11 or your family/friends
• Free Meal on shift
• 5 Family and Friends get 25% off Food & Drink
• Access to Apprenticeships
• Wagestream - access to your wages early
• Cananda Life 'WeCare' Employee Assistance Programme + GP Appointment Helpline
• Voluntary Simply Health Cash Plan
• ISA Investment plans with Cushon
• Free Mortgage Advice with Charles Cameron
• More People Like You Recruitment Incentive Scheme

Where is the restaurant?
Conveniently located on the High Street and close to the River Deben, known for its lovely riverside walks and boating activities. Set out over two floors in a charming listed building, a great place to relax after a brisk walk by the river! Situated on the Upper level of the restaurant is a private dining area with the capacity of sixty guests. Celebrate any occasion in this beautiful listed building which is full of character.

Our Values
One Team… working together, with a common purpose, to achieve our goals.
Genuine Connection… building genuine relationships, where nothing is too much trouble.
Drive to Succeed… being bold enough to do the right thing, even when it’s hard, to help improve and grow.Pride … making memorable moments by caring about everything we do, so everyone leaves wanting to return.

Our Awards
We're proud to be an award-winning hospitality employer, having been awarded:

• 'Excellence in HR Technology' at the HR in Hospitality Awards
• 'Fair Employment' at the Youth Friendly Employer Awards
• 'Environmental Best Practice' at the International Green Apple Awards
• 'Best Pizza Restaurant – Chain' at the PAPA Industry Awards

We have also been nominated for:

• ‘Best Mental Health Strategy’ at the Employee Benefits Awards
• ‘Recycling excellence’ and ‘Partnership excellence’ at the National Recycling Forum

Apply Now!
At Prezzo we want to create a genuinely inclusive workplace, where we embrace the differences of all our colleagues and celebrate diversity. We love to see applications from under-represented groups and welcome applications from individuals, regardless of their background. Prezzo joined the Sustainable Restaurant Association (SRA) in 2011.