Head Chef

Borgo is a family-owned Italian restaurant built around the belief that exceptional food starts with exceptional ingredients. We celebrate authentic Italian cuisine, sourcing the finest seasonal produce and preparing every dish with passion, simplicity, and respect for tradition.

We are looking for a talented and passionate Head Chef to lead our kitchen team and deliver an outstanding dining experience. This is an exciting opportunity for a creative professional with strong leadership skills and a commitment to culinary excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, inspire, and manage the kitchen brigade.
• Design and develop seasonal menus aligned with Borgo’s philosophy.
• Ensure the highest standards of food quality, presentation, and consistency.
• Manage food costs, inventory, and supplier relationships.
• Maintain compliance with food safety, hygiene, and HACCP standards.
• Train, mentor, and develop the kitchen team.
• Foster a positive, collaborative, and high-performing kitchen environment.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef in a high-end restaurant or luxury hospitality environment.
• Strong leadership and organizational skills.
• Creativity, attention to detail, and passion for Italian cuisine.
• Solid understanding of food cost control and kitchen operations.
• Excellent knowledge of HACCP and food safety regulations.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary based on experience.
• The opportunity to lead the kitchen of a growing family-owned restaurant.
• A dynamic, professional, and supportive working environment.
• Creative freedom to contribute to Borgo’s culinary vision.

If you are passionate about Italian cuisine, exceptional ingredients, and leading a talented kitchen team, we would love to hear from you. Please send us your CV along with a short cover letter.

Pay: £46,000.00-£55,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Discounted or free food
• Employee discount

Work Location: In person