Chef

About the Role

Join Prezzo Italian as a Chef and become an essential member of the kitchen team, dedicated to crafting high-quality Italian dishes that delight guests. You will prepare and cook classic Italian favorites, including freshly made pasta and pizza, ensuring each dish consistently meets our standards of taste and presentation.

Compensation and Work Environment

This role offers an hourly wage between £12.88 and £13.39, plus tronc and excellent benefits. Our scheduling system supports your work-life balance by providing shift schedules in advance and a user-friendly app for viewing, swapping, or dropping shifts. Regular hours will be scheduled at your primary restaurant, with opportunities to pick up additional shifts at other Prezzo locations.

Learning and Development

We provide accessible, engaging learning tools and resources designed to enhance your culinary skills and support your growth in the kitchen environment.

Benefits and Perks

• Complimentary meals during shifts and significant meal discounts
• Wage access through Stream as you earn
• 50% discount on food at Prezzo Italian during off hours and discounts for friends and family
• Paid birthday day off
• Life insurance worth twice your annual salary
• Support resources for wellbeing and 24/7 GP helpline access
• Retail, leisure, and lifestyle discounts
• Optional benefits such as a Health Cash Plan and Electric Car Scheme

Key Responsibilities

As a Chef, collaborate with your kitchen colleagues to maintain smooth operation during service times, uphold food safety and hygiene standards, and ensure every plate served exemplifies quality and consistency.

Candidate Profile

• Genuine enthusiasm for cooking and a commitment to excellent food quality
• Strong focus on consistency, cleanliness, and safety in food preparation
• Enjoyment in working collaboratively within a busy kitchen environment
• Energetic, dependable, and organized during peak periods
• Dedication to delivering an outstanding guest experience starting from the kitchen

Additional Information

Prezzo Italian offers career development across its group of brands including Jamie’s Italian, Riding House Cafe, Nessa, Mortimer House Kitchen, and Yasmin, with plans to expand further within the UK.