Head Chef: Lead Creative Kitchen & Inspiring Team

Bella Italia; West Oxfordshire; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive package

Discounts on food and drink

Fully funded apprenticeships

Salary sacrifice scheme

Wellbeing program

Access to wages before payday

Job summary

Bella Italia is seeking a Head Chef to lead a passionate kitchen team and deliver exceptional Italian dishes in a fast-paced, guest-first environment.

You will work closely with management to hit restaurant goals, maintain the highest hygiene standards, and develop talent while driving profitability. Join us and enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, funded apprenticeships, salary sacrifice options, and wellbeing support.

Qualifications

• Experience in hospitality leadership and team management.
• Ability to lead a fast-paced, guest-first kitchen environment.
• Strong focus on cleanliness, discipline and development of staff.

Responsibilities

• Lead the guest experience by ensuring every dish is cooked to perfection.
• Create a fun, motivating team environment and nurture talent.
• Be commercially minded—analyse profit & loss to drive efficiency.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Guest experience

Hospitality

Job description

Bella Italia is seeking a Head Chef to lead a passionate kitchen team and deliver exceptional Italian dishes in a fast-paced, guest-first environment.

You will work closely with management to hit restaurant goals, maintain the highest hygiene standards, and develop talent while driving profitability. Join us and enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, funded apprenticeships, salary sacrifice options, and wellbeing support.