Head Chef - Lead a Dynamic Kitchen with Great Perks

Prezzo Ltd; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals on shift

50% off food at Prezzo Italian

Wages on demand (Stream)

Birthday off, paid

Life assurance

Job summary

Prezzo Italian is seeking a high-energy Head Chef to lead the kitchen and drive a strong team culture. You will oversee daily operations, deliver Italian favourites, and ensure outstanding guest experiences across a busy dining room in the UK.

You will partner with the General Manager to manage stock, waste, and costs, while maintaining high food standards. This role offers 48 hours across five days and a structured, supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• Kitchen leadership: Experience as a Head Chef or strong Senior Sous Chef in a busy, fast-paced kitchen.
• Commercial know-how: Understand stock, waste, labour and kitchen costs to run an efficient operation.
• People skills: Positive, hands-on leader who coaches people and builds a strong kitchen team.
• Pride in every plate: Great guest experience starts in the kitchen.

Responsibilities

• Lead from the front and develop a brilliant team, working closely with the General Manager to make the restaurant a success.
• Deliver consistently great food and maintain high kitchen standards while managing stock, waste and costs.
• Lead the kitchen rota in conjunction with the General Manager and ensure healthy work/life balance for the team.
• Utilise the Prezzo app and scheduling tools to view and swap shifts, with opportunities to work at other Prezzo locations.

Skills

Kitchen leadership

People management

Cost control

Food prep expertise

Team coaching

Job description

Prezzo Italian is seeking a high-energy Head Chef to lead the kitchen and drive a strong team culture. You will oversee daily operations, deliver Italian favourites, and ensure outstanding guest experiences across a busy dining room in the UK.

You will partner with the General Manager to manage stock, waste, and costs, while maintaining high food standards. This role offers 48 hours across five days and a structured, supportive work environment.