Head Chef

Dream Big - Join Basta Kitchen Team! 🍕

About Basta

Basta is more than a restaurant-it's a place where people connect. Inspired by the warmth and spirit of Italy, we bring together great food, genuine hospitality and passionate teams to create memorable experiences for every guest. Whether you're in the kitchen or on the floor, you'll be part of a team that brings energy, personality and pride to everything it does.

Part of Urban Italian Group

Urban Italian Group is one of Europe's fastest-growing hospitality groups, bringing together distinctive restaurant brands, passionate people and memorable guest experiences. As we continue to grow, so do the opportunities for those who want to build their careers with us.

The Role

As Head Chef, You will be responsible for keeping the kitchen running smoothly through busy services, supporting and developing your team, and making sure our food standards are delivered with pride and discipline. This is a role for someone who enjoys structure, ownership and the pace of a high-volume restaurant.

What you'll be doing

Leading the kitchen team through prep, service and daily operations.

Delivering consistent food quality, presentation and kitchen standards.

Coaching, training and developing chefs across all sections.

Managing stock, ordering, waste and food cost with strong attention to detail.

Ensuring hygiene, food safety and compliance standards are followed at all times.

Working closely with the General Manager to support strong restaurant performance.

Building a positive, hard-working kitchen culture based on teamwork and accountability.

You'll thrive in this role if you

Has strong experience as a Head Chef, Sous Chef or senior kitchen leader.

Is confident leading a busy, high-volume kitchen.

Understands food cost, stock control, ordering and kitchen profitability.

Can train, coach and motivate a team with clear standards.

Leads by example and stays calm under pressure.

Takes pride in consistency, cleanliness and operational discipline.

Believes great kitchens are built through teamwork, ownership and respect.

Our culture and values

We believe we work with people, not food. Guided by our values of Trust, Inclusion, Passion and Entrepreneurship, we're committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels welcome, valued and empowered to grow.

What do we offer?

Be part of one of Europe's fastest-growing hospitality groups.

Build your career across multiple brands and countries.

Work alongside talented people who genuinely love hospitality.

International career opportunities.

Referral bonus scheme.

Shared accommodation (where applicable).

Friends for life.

Sound like your kind of place?

If you are excited by joining us, we would love to hear from you. Bring your energy, personality and passion for Italian food to Basta.

Urban Italian Group is committed to fair and inclusive recruitment. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. If you need a reasonable adjustment at any stage of the selection process, please tell our Talent Acquisition Team.