Head Chef: Lead a High-Energy Kitchen & Inspire

Harri; Wallasey; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals on shift

50% off food

Stream – wage draw

Birthday off

Life assurance

Job summary

Prezzo Italian is seeking a high-energy Head Chef to lead the kitchen with purpose and passion. You’ll oversee the team, ensure consistency in authentic Italian dishes, and partner with the General Manager to schedule a 48-hour week across five days.

Expect strong pay, tronc, and perks as you drive standards. You’ll champion food quality, manage costs, and mentor staff to deliver exceptional guest experiences across Italian favourites and freshly prepared dishes.

Qualifications

• Experience as Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef in a busy kitchen.
• Strong understanding of stock, waste, labour and costs.
• Commitment to high standards of food quality and safety (HACCP).
• Positive, hands-on leadership and team coaching.
• Pride in delivering great guest experiences.

Responsibilities

• Lead kitchen team and work with GM to drive restaurant success.
• Deliver consistently great food and maintain kitchen standards.
• Manage stock, waste and costs; optimise operations.
• Prepare and train staff across shifts.

Skills

Kitchen leadership

Commercial know-how

Food safety HACCP

People management

Guest experience focus

Job description

Prezzo Italian is seeking a high-energy Head Chef to lead the kitchen with purpose and passion. You’ll oversee the team, ensure consistency in authentic Italian dishes, and partner with the General Manager to schedule a 48-hour week across five days.

Expect strong pay, tronc, and perks as you drive standards. You’ll champion food quality, manage costs, and mentor staff to deliver exceptional guest experiences across Italian favourites and freshly prepared dishes.