Head Chef – Authentic Italian Fresh Pasta & Pizza
Location: Bloomsbury, London. Pentole & Padelle is a leading independent Italian restaurant specializing in fresh handmade pasta, authentic Italian pizza and traditional regional Italian cuisine.
The role seeks a skilled Head Chef with a genuine passion for authentic Italian cuisine, respect for ingredients, simplicity and technique.
Essential Requirements
- Minimum 5 years' experience as Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef in a high-quality authentic Italian restaurant.
- Extensive experience producing fresh handmade pasta.
- Extensive knowledge of traditional Italian pizza and dough fermentation.
- Strong understanding of regional Italian cuisine.
- Excellent knowledge of Italian ingredients and traditional cooking techniques.
- Experience managing food cost, stock control and kitchen GP.
- Excellent leadership and team management skills.
- Strong HACCP and food safety knowledge.
- Calm under pressure with exceptional organisational skills.
- A genuine passion for training, mentoring and developing young chefs.
- Italian chefs are strongly encouraged to apply. Applications are also welcomed from chefs of any nationality who have a genuine and proven understanding of authentic Italian cuisine, language and culture.
Your Responsibilities
- Lead and inspire the entire kitchen team.
- Produce exceptional fresh handmade pasta every day.
- Oversee pizza production and dough management.
- Maintain the highest standards of food quality and consistency.
- Manage ordering, stock control and food costs.
- Ensure impeccable kitchen organisation and cleanliness.
- Develop and train the kitchen team.
- Work closely with the Directors to continue growing one of London’s most respected Italian restaurants.
Opening Hours
Monday–Friday: 10:00am start, last kitchen order 9:30pm. Saturday: 11:00am start, last kitchen order 9:30pm. Sunday: 11:00am start, last kitchen order 9:00pm.
Benefits
- Full-time permanent position.
- 48-hour contract.
- Competitive salary based on experience.
- 2 days off each week out of 5 working days.
- 28 days paid holiday.
- Company pension.
- Staff meals provided on duty.
- 20% discount for family and friends.
- Genuine opportunities for career progression as the company continues to expand.
- Supportive environment with directors passionate about authentic Italian food and attuned to team values.
Languages and Employment
Languages required: English – Advanced, Italian – Advanced. Employment: Full-time.
About the Candidate
The ideal candidate leads with respect, professionalism and humility, values consistency alongside creativity, enjoys teaching others, creates a positive kitchen culture, and treats the business as if it were their own.
Head Chef employer: Pentole&Padelle
Pentole & Padelle is an exceptional employer located in the vibrant Bloomsbury area of London, offering a dynamic work culture that celebrates creativity and collaboration. As a Head Chef, you will not only lead a passionate team but also have the opportunity for personal and professional growth within a restaurant dedicated to authentic Italian cuisine. With competitive salaries, generous holiday allowances, and a focus on mentorship, we ensure our employees thrive in a rewarding environment.
