Chef

Chef, Prezzo Italian

Start with the Italian classics.Grow with us. Master every section.

You can't miss Prezzo Italianright now. Our refurbished restaurants look stunning, with more on the way, andthe food has never been better. Guests are noticing and the momentum is real.Now we need chefs at every stage, from first job to seasoned pro, who love foodand want to cook it properly.

Who we are

Brava Hospitality Group is thehome of great restaurant brands. We're the group behind Prezzo Italian, intowns and cities right across the UK, and a collection of much-loved centralLondon restaurants: Jamie's Italian, Riding House Café, Nessa, Yasmin, MortimerHouse Kitchen and, most recently, Bolo by Gennaro. And we're growing thefootprint of every one of our brands. We're restaurant people at heart, and webelieve every guest deserves brilliant food and exceptional hospitality fromteams who love what they do.

Prezzo Italian has been bringingthe Italian classics to towns and cities across the UK since 2000. For our 25thbirthday we gave it a fresh start: a brand-new look, beautifully redesignedrestaurants, and a menu built around the dishes people love, made fresh andcooked properly. Prezzo Italian is the home of the Italian classics.

We're a business on the way up,and the people who join us now will shape where it goes next.

The role

Our chefs grow through threelevels, based on how many sections of the kitchen you can cover. You start atLevel 1, develop at Level 2 and reach mastery at Level 3. Whatever yourexperience, we'll find the right level for you, and rates of pay are differentdepending on your level and experience.

Level 1: start

You're starting your kitchencareer. You'll learn to prep and cook our dishes the right way, alongsideexperienced chefs who want to see you succeed. New to kitchens? You'll get fulltraining and a team that has your back from day one.

Level 2: develop

You've got some kitchenexperience and you're ready to build on it. You can cover several sections with confidence, cook every dish properly, and keep adding new sections as you grow.

Level 3: mastery

You're one of the mostexperienced cooks in the kitchen. You're proficient across every section, soyou can step in wherever you're needed, keep things moving when it's busy andsupport your Sous Chef when needed.

At Prezzo Italian, it all comesdown to two things: the impression we make and the connections we build. Everyguest should leave feeling genuinely looked after, not just served. That startswith how we treat each other. Teams who look out for one another, have funtogether and take pride in what they do create the moments guests remember andcome back for.

Food is one of our key pillars,so you'll have support from our central team of chefs and the right tools toget it right every time. Our dedicated chefs website shows exactly what everydish should look like and the right ingredients that go into it, and someofour restaurants use QSR kitchen technology to keep every order flowing.

What you'll be responsible for

Cooking the Italian classics properly

• Prep fresh ingredients and cook every dish fresh,properly and to spec.
• Cover your sections confidently through prep andservice, and learn new ones as you grow.
• Keep quality consistent, even on the busiest nights.

Being part of the team

• Help your teammates when it gets busy, and step inwherever the kitchen needs you.
• Work closely with front of house so every plate goesout right.

Keeping standards high

• Follow food safety, allergen and health and safetyprocedures every time.
• Keep your section clean, organised and well stocked.
• At Level 3, help with stock rotation, ordering andkeeping waste down.

What we're looking for

Are you a Prezzo person? You'rewarm, genuine and generous with your time. You love great food and you lovepeople even more. You make every guest feel welcome from the moment they walkin, you lift the team around you, and you take pride in getting the littlethings right. You bring energy, a sense of fun, and the confidence to make thecall.

• A love of food and a real desire to learn and grow.
• Energy, good organisation and a positive attitude, evenon the busiest nights.
• A team player who's happy to muck in.
• Pride in getting the details right.
• For Level 2, kitchen experience and confidence on morethan one section. For Level 3, proficiency across every section and goodknowledge of food safety and allergens.

Experience is great, but it isn'tessential to start at Level 1. Your attitude matters most, and we'll teach youthe rest.

What's in it for you

You'll give a lot to this role.Here's what we give back.

Reward

• Tronc, so you share in the success of a busy restaurant
• Company pension scheme, if you're eligible
• Life assurance at 2x your annual pay
• Paid holiday allowance
• Refer a friend and earn up to £1,000

Time and wellbeing

• Your birthday off, every year
• Free or heavily subsidised meals on shift
• 24/7 GP helpline and Employee Assistance Programme(EAP)
• Stream (formerly Wagestream), our financial wellbeingapp: access pay you've already earned, save straight from your pay, and gettools and guidance to manage your money
• Free regulated mortgage advice at Level 3

Perks

• 50% off at Prezzo Italian
• 25% off at every other Brava restaurant
• Share 25% off with up to 5 friends and family, evenwhen you're not there
• Free Tastecard and the Hospitality Rewards app forretail discounts
• Electric car scheme after one year's service at Level 3

Your future

• Full training and ongoing development
• A clear path from Level 1 to Level 3, then on to SousChef and Head Chef
• Opportunities across our other brands

Ready to join us?

This is an exciting time forPrezzo Italian, and where we go next will be shaped by the people who join usnow.

Whether you're cooking your firstplate or you've mastered every section, if you love food and want to be part of a kitchen team that's proud of every plate, we'd love to hear from you.

Brava Hospitality Group is anequal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from everyone, and we'llmake reasonable adjustments at any stage of the process.

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