Operations Chef
Prezzo
Remote based – National travel
Up to £60,000 plus car allowance
At Prezzo, we share the joy of Italian dining, bringing happiness to both our guests and our team. As an Operations Chef, you’ll be at the heart of this mission—leading, mentoring, and inspiring our kitchen teams to deliver incredible food and memorable experiences every day
This position is field based, working up to four days in our restaurants and one day meetings or work from home.
Our Role
Our Operations Chef is responsible for building high-performing kitchen teams: You will seek out and recruit exceptional chefs who share our passion for authentic Italian cuisine. You will develop a strong, loyal team of Head Chefs and Sous Chefs who take pride in their craft and their kitchens.
You will foster positive kitchen culture and share joy with our teams by understanding what motivates them, providing clear priorities and creating an environment where feedback is open, honest, and valued. You will be a be a hands-on leader, regularly visiting our restaurants and rolling up your sleeves; You’ll immerse yourself in Prezzo kitchen life; coaching teams, refining processes, and ensuring every dish is crafted with care.
Our Culture
At Prezzo, we bring the warmth and joy of Italian dining to everything we do. We come to work with a smile, bringing positive energy to our team and our guests. We take the time to build genuine relationships that make Prezzo an amazing place to work. Everyone here is proud to be part of the team, and we always celebrate both personal and team wins.
We encourage each other to grow, try new things, and come up with fresh ideas. Most importantly, we're one big team here - supporting each other, embracing what makes each of us unique, sharing what we know, and creating a place where everyone belongs.
Our Person
Our ideal Operations Chef at Prezzo is a passionate leader who embodies Joy, Pride, Confidence, and Teamwork while driving excellence in Italian cuisine.
With proven experience managing multiple kitchens, mentoring chefs, and maintaining high standards, you’ll thrive in fast-paced environments, solving problems efficiently and optimizing costs without compromising quality. You’ll be business-savvy and hands-on, and foster a collaborative culture where teams grow and succeed together.
At Prezzo, make you’ll look to make a real impact—leading with passion, inspiring others, and sharing the joy of Italian dining every time.
How you’ll work
Our Operations Chef will work in sync with our Operations Managers and Director of Food: You’ll align daily on everything from P&Ls to team development.
You will deliver on financial goals, by working closely with Head Chefs to manage costs, drive efficiency, and achieve budgeted profit margins. You will hold your kitchen teams accountable, ensuring schedules, stock orders, and inventory are meticulously managed. You will have the ability and experience to provide detailed reporting on kitchen performance, safety, and operational insights.
Be a champion of health & safety: Set the standard for food safety, hygiene, and compliance, ensuring all kitchens follow best practices—from allergen protocols to deep cleaning routines.
You will ensure seamless service and quality, by leading with training initiatives to ensure smooth menu rollouts, consistent food quality, and a dining experience that keeps guests coming back for more.
Experience we value
- 3+ years in a remote based culinary operations position.
- A strong understanding of UK branded restaurant operations, with broad knowledge of UK casual dining trends.
- Experience partnering key stakeholders and managing kitchen teams.
- Have experience recruiting for back of house positions.
- Possess strong analytical skills and be confident presenting to a range of audiences.
- Be capable using word and excel, and have the ability to create and understand spreadsheets.
Prezzo Perks: What’s in it for you?
- 50% off food and drink at Prezzo.
- Friends and family discount of at least 25%.
- Holiday buy and bank holiday swap.
- 25 days annual plus your birthday off.
- Wagestream - access to your wages early.
- Employee Assistance Programme + GP appointment helpline.
- Voluntary Bupa dental cover, UNAM critical illness cover and health cash plan.
- ISA Investment plans with Cushon and free mortgage advice with Charles Cameron.
- ‘More People Like You’ recruitment incentive referral scheme.
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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.