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Prezzo Trading LTD; Bicester; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals on shift

Staff discounts

Wage streaming

Birthday off

Life assurance

Wellbeing support

Discounts (retail, leisure)

Health benefits options

Electric Car Scheme

Job summary

Prezzo Italian is seeking a Head Chef to lead the kitchen and inspire the team. You will oversee daily operations, ensure menu execution, and maintain high standards of food quality and safety across the kitchen.

You will manage stock, costs and rosters, while collaborating with the General Manager to deliver a memorable guest experience. This is a hands-on role for a passionate chef.

Qualifications

• Experience as Head Chef or senior sous chef in busy, fast-paced kitchens.
• Strong knowledge of stock, waste and kitchen costs.
• Commitment to food safety, HACCP and high standards.
• Proven ability to lead and coach a diverse kitchen team.

Responsibilities

• Lead the kitchen and develop a high-performing team.
• Manage stock, waste and costs to maintain profitability.
• Ensure consistent, high-quality Italian dishes and guest experience.
• Collaborate with GM to plan menus and kitchen rosters.
• Uphold food safety standards and HACCP compliance.

Skills

Kitchen leadership

Head Chef experience

Stock management

Wastage control

Food safety HACCP

Team motivation

Budgeting

Job description

Lead the Kitchen. Inspire the Team. Be Proud of Every Plate.

Ready to take the lead?

At

Prezzo Italian, we’re looking for a high-energy Head Chef, to lead the kitchen with purpose.

You’ll be at the heart of our restaurant, leading your kitchen team and serving the Italian food our guests know and love. Think freshly prepared pasta, pizza and Italian favourites, delivered consistently and with pride.

What you’ll want to know

• Earn

£15.45–£17.51 per hour, plus tronc.

• Our

Chef Accreditation Scheme recognises great food standards and gives you the opportunity to

earn more as you raise the bar.

Work that works for you

Contracted hours are

48 per week across 5 days. You’ll lead our restaurant team and in conjunction with your General Manager be responsible for your kitchen rota. We understand the importance of achieving a healthy work/life balance and we aim to issue shifts in advance so that you can plan life around work. We also have a cool app where you can view schedules and drop, swap and give shifts.

You’ll have regular hours at your ‘home restaurant’ plus ability to pick up additional hours through working at other Prezzo locations.

We plan inductions well so that you’re set up for success and regularly check in on our Head Chefs.

We give you easy access to fun and agile learning, with tools and resources to build your knowledge and support you in the kitchen.

Why join Prezzo Italian?

The big perks

• Free meals on shift plus heavily discounted meals

50% off food at Prezzo Italian when you’re not working + friends and family discount

• Stream – draw wages down as you earn them
• Your birthday off, paid
• Life assurance worth 2x your annual salary
• Wellbeing support and GP helpline
• Retail, leisure and lifestyle discounts
• Access to brilliant benefits, where you can opt into additional benefits including a Health Cash Plan, Electric Car Scheme and more

The role

As Head Chef, you’ll have real ownership of your kitchen. You’ll lead from the front, develop a brilliant team and work closely with your General Manager to make your restaurant a success.

From delivering consistently great food and maintaining excellent kitchen standards to managing stock, waste and costs, you’ll make sure your kitchen performs at its best - while creating a place where your team enjoys coming to work.

What you’ll bring

Kitchen leadership – Experience as a Head Chef or strong Senior Sous Chef in a busy, fast-paced kitchen.

Commercial know-how – You understand stock, waste, labour and kitchen costs and know how to run an efficient operation.

Great standards – You care about food quality, consistency, cleanliness and food safety/HACCP.

People skills – You’re a positive, hands-on leader who enjoys coaching people and building a strong kitchen team.

Pride in every plate – You understand that a great guest experience starts in the kitchen.

Ready to lead your own kitchen?

Bring your experience, energy and passion for great food to

Prezzo Italian and build a career with a business where great chefs can learn and grow across

Brava with brands such as Jamie’s Italian, Riding House Cafe, Nessa, Mortimer House Kitchen and Yasmin - with more to come, at locations throughout the UK.