Job Description
Head Chef
Prezzo, Buckingham
£13.89 plus TRONC and bonus (package equates to circa £36-38k)
Here at Prezzo, we celebrate the joy of Italian dining; this starts in the kitchen and ends with the service. Every customer should leave wanting to return.
That’s why we’re looking for a new Head Chef to join our Prezzo family to help us continue offering the best possible customer experience.
First, let us introduce ourselves…
OUR STORY
We opened our first restaurant in New Oxford Street, London, in 2000. Since then, we’ve become one of the most well-known and loved Italian dining restaurants on the high street. We’re all about bringing people together to enjoy delicious Italian classics, in beautiful settings – whatever the occasion.
OUR AWARDS
We're proud to be an award-winning hospitality employer, having been awarded:
- 'Excellence in HR Technology' at the HR in Hospitality Awards
- 'Best use of Benefits Technology' at the Employee Benefits Awards
- 'Fair Employment' at the Youth Friendly Employer Awards
- 'Environmental Best Practice' at the International Green Apple Awards
- 'Best Pizza Restaurant – Chain' at the PAPA Industry Awards
We were also shortlisted for the following:
- 'Best Mental Health Strategy' at the Employee Benefits Awards
- 'Recycling excellence' and 'Partnership excellence' at the National Recycling Forum
We also have a big focus on mental health and well-being, and we’re proud to have been accredited with the Foundation Level 'London Health Workplace Award'.
OUR PERKS
- Structured career development opportunities
- Training provided from Day 1
- Extra day off a year for your Birthday
- Free meals during shifts
- Flexible working pattern
- 50% staff discounts at all Prezzo and other amazing retail offers
- Uncapped refer a friend scheme: earn up to £1000 for each friend successfully referred
- Wagestream membership – our financial well-being platform
- Life Assurance
- Free 24/7 access to online GP services, legal support and financial and debt management
- Grazie! – our reward and recognition platform
- Dedicated well-being and mental health support
THE ROLE
- As a Head Chef you will:
- Oversee your kitchen
- Make sure the service run smoothly
- Lead the chef team by example
- Play a crucial role in helping us achieve our mission of becoming the UK’s favourite Italian
- Ensure every customer leaves happy, wanting to return.
If you’re a Kitchen Manager or a Sous Chef with a drive to grow your career, this role could be for you.
THE LOCATION
One of our most historic restaurants, Prezzo Buckingham is a grade II listed building which dates back to 1672. We’ve lovingly restored the building with many of the original features preserved within our restaurant including the original wooden beams and windows to make your dining experience feel extra special. Find us on the high street, near the Old Gaol museum and close to the local shops and bars; and if you visit when the sun is shining you can dine al fresco in our pretty garden.
APPLY NOW!
At Prezzo we want to create a genuinely inclusive workplace, where we embrace the differences of all our colleagues and celebrate diversity. We love to see applications from under-represented groups and welcome applications from individuals, regardless of their background. Prezzo joined the Sustainable Restaurant Association (SRA) in 2011.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £13.89 per hour
Benefits:
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- 12 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Weekend availability
Supplemental pay types:
- Bonus scheme
- Performance bonus
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Buckingham, MK18 1NU: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- Cooking: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person