Labour
Controller – Prezzo Italian
Location: Islington, London-based
with regular travel across our restaurant estate
Contract: Full-time, permanent
Salary: £45,000–£50,000 + 20% bonus + perks
Put
Your Heart into Hospitality – Join Prezzo Italian
At
Prezzo Italian, we believe great hospitality is about more than serving food –
it’s about pride, purpose, and people. Every role plays a part in creating
experiences that our guests love and that our teams are proud of.
We’re
now looking for a Labour Controller to join our Finance team – someone
who can balance cost control with care for our people, helping our restaurants
run efficiently while never losing sight of the guest experience.
The
Role
As
Labour Controller, you’ll ensure the principles of effective labour scheduling
are understood and applied across all restaurants. Working closely with
Operations and Finance, you’ll analyse data, challenge assumptions, and drive
smarter scheduling decisions that optimise service and cost.
You’ll
be hands-on in identifying risks, coaching teams, and ensuring every rota
supports both sales performance and team wellbeing.
Key
Responsibilities:
- Monitor labour spend daily, weekly, and monthly,
highlighting risks and opportunities.
- Partner with Operations to guide scheduling and ensure
optimal service levels.
- Collaborate with Finance to align labour budgets,
P&L expectations, and forecasts.
- Analyse labour performance, providing actionable
insights to senior leaders.
- Support Marketing campaigns and seasonal peaks with
proactive workforce planning.
- Coach restaurant managers to drive consistent
scheduling discipline.
- Adjust rotas when needed to ensure compliance and
performance.
What
We’re Looking For
- Proven experience in labour planning, workforce
management, or operational finance (hospitality or retail).
- Confident user of Fourth labour scheduling systems.
- Strong analytical mindset with excellent Excel and
reporting skills.
- Commercially astute, able to balance cost efficiency
and guest experience.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management
skills.
- Resilient, proactive, and comfortable working across a
multi-site business.
Why
Join Prezzo Italian
- Competitive package: £45,000–£50,000 + 20% bonus.
- Access to career development, training, and clear
progression pathways.
- Perks that matter – free meals when visiting sites, big
discounts for family and friends, your birthday off, and wellbeing
support.
- Be part of a team-first culture where pride,
accountability, and care sit at the heart of everything we do.
Ready to put your heart into hospitality
and make a real impact?
Apply
today and discover where you truly belong.
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