Head Chef: Lead a Dynamic Italian Kitchen Team

Prezzo Ltd; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 44,271,000 - 50,174,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals on shift

50% off meals

Stream – wages on demand

Birthday off, paid

Life assurance 2x salary

Wellbeing support

Discounts

Health and lifestyle benefits

Job summary

Prezzo Italian is seeking a Head Chef to lead the kitchen, directing the team and ensuring the delivery of high-quality Italian dishes across the restaurant. You’ll work closely with the General Manager to shape the kitchen, rota and standards, while maintaining strong stock controls and cost management.

The role offers 48 hours per week across five days, with shifts planned in advance and access to a learning platform to develop culinary skills and leadership capabilities.

Qualifications

• Head Chef or senior sous chef in a busy, fast-paced kitchen.
• Experience in managing a kitchen team and costs.
• Strong focus on food safety, HACCP and high standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead from the front to develop a strong kitchen team.
• Ensure consistent, high-quality Italian dishes.
• Manage stock, waste and costs to keep the kitchen efficient.

Skills

Kitchen leadership

Commercial know-how

Great standards

People skills

Pride in every plate

Tools

HACCP

Job description

Prezzo Italian is seeking a Head Chef to lead the kitchen, directing the team and ensuring the delivery of high-quality Italian dishes across the restaurant. You’ll work closely with the General Manager to shape the kitchen, rota and standards, while maintaining strong stock controls and cost management.

The role offers 48 hours per week across five days, with shifts planned in advance and access to a learning platform to develop culinary skills and leadership capabilities.