Operations Chef

Prezzo Trading LTD; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An Italian restaurant group is seeking an Area Chef to oversee kitchen operations across the UK. This role champions food quality and safety, trains Head Chefs, and ensures operational excellence. The ideal candidate should have experience in kitchen management, excellent training skills, and a passion for Italian cuisine. The position offers a competitive salary, travel opportunities, and numerous employee perks including discounts. Join a dynamic team where pride and passion fuel success.

Benefits

Free meals in restaurants

Discounts for employees and family

Your birthday off

Wellbeing support

Exclusive hospitality rewards

Qualifications

• Proven expertise in kitchen operations, food safety, and compliance.
• Excellent training and coaching skills focused on hands-on leadership.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel extensively.

Responsibilities

• Champion food quality, presentation, and safety standards.
• Coach Head Chefs, building high-performing teams.
• Lead kitchen preparations for reopening.
• Support during VIP nights and special events.
• Deliver training to upskill existing teams.
• Drive compliance in food hygiene and operations.

Skills

Kitchen operations expertise

Training and coaching skills

Organisational skills

Strong communication

Passion for Italian cuisine

Job description

Area Chef – Prezzo Italian

Contract: Permanent
Salary: £45,000 + £5,500 car allowance + 20% bonus + perks
Location: Field-based, travel across the UK required

Put Your Heart Into It – Join Prezzo Italian

At Prezzo Italian, we believe every role is more than just a job – it’s about pride, passion, and purpose – it’s where your heart makes the magic. We welcome every guest with warmth and care, creating moments that last. We take pride in every detail, owning our roles with passion and high standards. We’re part of our communities, building connections and making a positive impact beyond our restaurants. We never stop improving – learning, growing, and raising the bar every day. And above all, we succeed together. As one team, we support, celebrate, and share our wins.

We’re now recruiting Area Chefs to bring flavour, leadership, and energy into our kitchens.

The Role

As an Area Chef, you’ll:

• Champion food quality, presentation, and safety standards across your kitchens.
• Coach and mentor Head Chefs, building loyal, high-performing teams.
• Lead pre-refit preparations, ensuring kitchens are ready for reopening success.
• Provide hands‑on support during VIP nights, opening launches, and post‑refit trading.
• Deliver inspiring training to upskill existing teams and onboard new chefs.
• Drive compliance and best practice in food hygiene, safety, and operations.
• Collaborate closely with the Food Director and operations leaders to ensure consistency and excellence.

What We’re Looking For

• Proven expertise in kitchen operations, food safety, and compliance.
• Excellent training and coaching skills – with a focus on hands‑on leadership.
• Strong organisational skills to manage multiple projects across the UK.
• Clear communicator, able to inspire and connect with both BOH and FOH teams.
• Passion for Italian cuisine, food quality, and operational excellence.
• A full UK driving licence and willingness to travel extensively.

Why Join Prezzo Italian

• Competitive package: £45,000 salary + £5,500 car allowance + 20% bonus.
• Travel the UK supporting our newly refurbished kitchens.
• Access to structured training and clear career pathways.
• Perks that matter – like free meals in our restaurants, discounts for you and your loved ones, your birthday off, wellbeing support, and exclusive hospitality rewards.
• Be part of a culture where teamwork, recognition, and pride are at the heart of everything we do.

Ready to join a role that thrives on flavour, leadership, and purpose – and discover a place where your heart makes the magic? Apply now and see where you truly belong.