Head Chef — Lead a Dynamic Kitchen with Great Perks

Prezzo Ltd; Wallasey; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals on shift

50% off food

Stream – draw wages

Your birthday off

Life assurance

Wellbeing support

Discounts

Health benefit options

Job summary

Prezzo Ltd is seeking a high-energy Head Chef to take ownership of the kitchen and lead the team to deliver outstanding Italian cuisine. You’ll collaborate with the General Manager to ensure smooth service, control stock and costs, and maintain the highest kitchen standards across a busy restaurant.

You’ll drive staff development, foster teamwork, and ensure every plate reflects pride in food quality. This role combines leadership with hands‑on cooking in a fast-paced, guest‑focused environment.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Head Chef or strong Senior Sous Chef in a busy, fast-paced kitchen.
• Commercial know-how - stock, waste, labour and kitchen costs and how to run an efficient operation.
• People skills - a 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 kitchen operations and develop a brilliant team.
• Work closely with General Manager to run a successful restaurant.
• Maintain kitchen standards, control stock, waste and costs.
• Deliver consistently great food and a positive guest experience.

Skills

Kitchen leadership

Stock management

Cost control

People management

Guest experience focus

Job description

Prezzo Ltd is seeking a high-energy Head Chef to take ownership of the kitchen and lead the team to deliver outstanding Italian cuisine. You’ll collaborate with the General Manager to ensure smooth service, control stock and costs, and maintain the highest kitchen standards across a busy restaurant.

You’ll drive staff development, foster teamwork, and ensure every plate reflects pride in food quality. This role combines leadership with hands‑on cooking in a fast-paced, guest‑focused environment.