Executive Italian Cuisine Chef

3 weeks ago


Grays, Thurrock, United Kingdom Prezzo Full time
Italian Cuisine Chef Role

We are seeking a skilled and passionate Italian Cuisine Chef to lead our kitchen team at Prezzo. As a key member of our team, you will be responsible for delivering exceptional Italian cuisine to our customers.

The Role
As a Prezzo Italian Cuisine Chef, you will:

  • Prepare and cook high-quality Italian dishes to our menu standards.
  • Lead and motivate your kitchen team to achieve our culinary goals.
  • Ensure a safe and healthy working environment in the kitchen.
  • Monitor and control food costs and inventory levels.
  • Develop and implement new menu ideas and dishes.
  • Work collaboratively with our front-of-house team to deliver excellent customer service.

Our Prezzo Perks
As a Prezzo team member, you will enjoy a range of benefits, including:

  • 50% off food and drink at Prezzo.
  • Free meal on shift.
  • TasteCard - free discounts at branded restaurants nationwide.
  • Prezzo Perks Discounts - Prezzo's own discounts app, offering numerous free discounts on high street brands, leisure venues, supermarkets, gyms, online, and at locations.
  • 5 family and friends get 25% off food and drink.
  • Access to apprenticeships.
  • Wagestream - access to your wages early.
  • Canada Life 'WeCare' Employee Assistance Programme + GP appointment helpline.
  • Eye tests.
  • Voluntary Bupa dental cover.
  • Voluntary UNUM critical illness cover.
  • Voluntary Simply Health cash plan.
  • ISA investment plans with Cushon.
  • Free mortgage advice with Charles Cameron.
  • More People Like You Recruitment Incentive Scheme.
  • Prezzo service anniversaries.

Our Values
At Prezzo, we value:

  • One Team - working together, with a common purpose, to achieve our goals.
  • Genuine Connection - building genuine relationships, where nothing is too much trouble.
  • Drive to Succeed - being bold enough to do the right thing, even when it's hard, to help improve and grow.
  • Pride - making memorable moments by caring about everything we do, so everyone leaves wanting to return.

Our Awards
We're proud to be an award-winning hospitality employer, having been awarded:

  • 'Excellence in HR Technology' at the HR in Hospitality Awards.
  • 'Best use of Benefits Technology' at the Employee Benefits Awards.
  • 'Fair Employment' at the Youth Friendly Employer Awards.
  • 'Environmental Best Practice' at the International Green Apple Awards.
  • 'Best Pizza Restaurant - Chain' at the PAPA Industry Awards.

We have also been nominated for:

  • 'Best Mental Health Strategy' at the Employee Benefits Awards.
  • 'Recycling excellence' and 'Partnership excellence' at the National Recycling Forum.

We also have a big focus on mental health and wellbeing, and we're proud to have been accredited with the Foundation Level 'London Health Workplace Award'.


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