Designate Head Chef

We’re on the hunt for a talented, ambitious Designate Head Chef to join our passionate team and help drive excellence across our restaurants.

This isn’t just a kitchen role — it’s a leadership opportunity. You’ll be stepping into a key position supporting multiple sites, with the chance to shape kitchens, develop teams, and deliver exceptional Italian dining experiences.

What You’ll Be Doing

As a Designate Head Chef, you’ll:

Lead from the front – delivering consistently outstanding food quality, presentation, and taste
Inspire and develop teams – coaching chefs to perform at their best
Own kitchen operations – from prep to plate, ensuring smooth, efficient service
Drive standards – maintaining top-tier hygiene, safety, and compliance
Control the numbers – managing food costs, labour, and waste to maximise profitability
Support growth – contributing ideas, innovation, and continuous improvement

This is a designate role, meaning flexibility is key.

You’ll be required to travel across our restaurants to support where needed — whether that’s covering holidays, strengthening teams, or driving performance.

What We’re Looking For

Proven experience as a Head Chef in a high-volume environment
A natural leader who motivates and develops teams
Strong organisational and problem-solving skills
Solid understanding of food safety, compliance, and kitchen operations
Commercial awareness with experience managing costs and budgets
A genuine passion for Italian food and hospitality

Who We Are

Our Mission:

An exceptional Italian experience served by our passionate family. Growing every day.

Our Values:

Do The Right Thing
Look for The Good
Share Your Passion and Knowledge
Make A Difference

Why Join Us?

Be part of a growing, people-focused business
Opportunity to progress into a permanent Head Chef role
Work across multiple kitchens — no two days are the same
Make a real impact on teams, standards, and guest experience