Head Chef: Lead Italian Kitchen & Inspire Your Team

The Big Table Group; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Quarterly bonus

Tronc entitlement

50% employee discount across Big Table

25% friends & family discount

Apprenticeships Level 4 funded

Salary sacrifice scheme

Employee assistance programme (EAP)

Wages on demand

Gym discounts

Theme park & shopping savings

Team events & competitions

Job summary

Bella Italia in Newcastle is seeking a Head Chef to lead the kitchen, ensuring exceptional quality and guest satisfaction. You will drive a high-energy team, uphold the brand standards, and manage food safety and operational excellence on a busy restaurant floor.

The role focuses on developing talent, optimizing menu execution, and delivering a memorable hospitality experience for every guest in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a kitchen team in a high-volume restaurant.
• Passion for pizza and pasta and delivering great guest experiences.
• Strong focus on hygiene, food safety and team development.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with the management team to achieve restaurant goals.
• Lead the guest experience by ensuring every dish is cooked to perfection.
• Maintain the highest standards of cleanliness and kitchen hygiene.
• Create a fun, motivating team environment, with a focus on developing and nurturing talent.
• Be commercially minded - analysing profit & loss accounts to make strong financial decisions and drive efficiency.

Skills

Leadership

Kitchen management

Hospitality

Team training

Job description

Bella Italia in Newcastle is seeking a Head Chef to lead the kitchen, ensuring exceptional quality and guest satisfaction. You will drive a high-energy team, uphold the brand standards, and manage food safety and operational excellence on a busy restaurant floor.

The role focuses on developing talent, optimizing menu execution, and delivering a memorable hospitality experience for every guest in a fast-paced environment.