Head Chef: Lead a High-Energy Kitchen & Team

Prezzo Italian; Sefton; On-site; GBP 53,297,000 - 60,208,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals on shift

50% staff discount

Stream - wage access

Birthday day off

Life assurance

Wellbeing support

Retail discounts

Health plan options

Job summary

Prezzo Italian is seeking a high-energy Head Chef to lead our kitchen and inspire a tailored team across the restaurant. You’ll manage stock, waste and costs while delivering the Italian dishes guests know and love, from freshly prepared pasta and pizzas to seasonal specials.

You’ll work 48 hours per week across five days, with a focus on great standards, mentorship, and a healthy work/life balance. Competitive pay (£15.45-£17.51 per hour) plus tronc and extensive perks.

Qualifications

• Experience as Head Chef or senior sous chef in a busy kitchen.
• Ability to manage stock, waste and kitchen costs.
• Strong standards for cleanliness and food safety/HACCP.
• Proven leadership and ability to coach a kitchen team.

Responsibilities

• Lead from the front and develop the kitchen team.
• Maintain high standards of food quality and consistency.
• Oversee stock, waste, portion control and costs.
• Collaborate with the General Manager to run the kitchen smoothly.

Skills

Kitchen leadership

Head Chef experience

Commercial know-how

Food safety HACCP

People skills

Job description

Prezzo Italian is seeking a high-energy Head Chef to lead our kitchen and inspire a tailored team across the restaurant. You’ll manage stock, waste and costs while delivering the Italian dishes guests know and love, from freshly prepared pasta and pizzas to seasonal specials.

You’ll work 48 hours per week across five days, with a focus on great standards, mentorship, and a healthy work/life balance. Competitive pay (£15.45-£17.51 per hour) plus tronc and extensive perks.