Assistant Head Chef

Ask; Winchester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A popular Italian restaurant chain in Winchester is seeking an Assistant Head Chef to lead the kitchen team and ensure high standards of food production. The ideal candidate will have a passion for food and diverse cultures, as well as strong hospitality and leadership skills. You will play a pivotal role in creating an inclusive team environment and delivering excellent service. The position offers comprehensive training, generous discounts, and various employee benefits including paid holidays and community volunteering opportunities.

Benefits

Comprehensive Training

Generous Discounts

Excellent bonus potential

Free Meals

Paid Holidays

Community Volunteering

Inclusive Dress Code Policy

Qualifications

• A love for people, food, and Italian culture is essential.
• Experience in a similar role is preferable.
• Ability to lead a team in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead the kitchen team and ensure high standards of food production.
• Train and develop team members, creating a vibrant environment.
• Uphold ASK Factor values and maintain excellent customer service.

Skills

Passion for food and diverse cultures

Strong hospitality skills

Team leadership

Attention to detail

Job description

Role

Assistant Head Chef / Sous Chef

Pay

Up to £15.25 per hour, including benefits.

Hourly Rate breakdown

Up to £13.75 per hour, plus £1.50 per hour tronc average.

At ASK Italian, our people are the heart of our restaurants. ASK Factor is our philosophy, who we are, and showcases our inclusive and full-hearted personality. We're a diverse group of individuals, brought together by our shared passion for delivering excellent food and service.

We support everyone in their own journey, and value each person's unique background and experience to create our incredible ASK Italian teams!

We live and breathe the ASK Factor and use its core values to guide everything we do :

• Heartfelt : We love what we do and believe in what we say.
• Respectful : We care about how we make people feel and our impact on the world around us.
• Generous : We'll go that extra mile to make a difference.
• Spirited : We're determined, always moving forward to be the best we can be.

As an Assistant Head Chef at ASK Italian, you'll receive :

• Comprehensive Training : Full training and career development opportunities available through our award-winning Journey programme.
• Generous Discounts : 50% off at ASK Italian and Zizzi restaurants, including drinks.
• Excellent bonus potential
• Free Meals : Enjoy complimentary meals on shift, with access to a discounted menu.
• Inclusive Dress Code Policy : Part dress code provided, including shoes.
• Paid Holidays : 28 days paid holiday, pro-rata.
• Pension Contributions
• Christmas Day Off : Our restaurants are closed, giving you the freedom to celebrate as you choose.
• Employee Hub : Access to our online platform where you can manage your schedule, request holidays, and access various benefits, including :
  • Early wage access through Stream
  • Well-being and GP support for you and your family
  • Discounts on lifestyle brands, including gyms, cinemas, and travel
• Community Volunteering : 1 paid day per year to volunteer in your local food bank.
• A Welcoming Team Environment : Be part of a team that values collaboration, inclusivity, and mutual respect. Create memorable experiences and make friends for life.

What We Ask of You

As an ASK Italian Assistant Head Chef, we value :

• Passion : A love for people, diverse cultures, food, and all things Italian, with a passion for growing sales and leading a fantastic team.
• Hospitality : A welcoming attitude, making every customer and Team Member feel at home.
• Teamwork : The ability to lead a team and work well in a fast-paced environment, with attention to detail and a commitment to excellent food, service, standards and team development.
• Behaviour : The desire to lead and work collaboratively with the Head Chef and Back of House team with a passion for delivering consistently high standards across all areas of the restaurant, demonstrating empathy, respect, and a dedication to delivering exceptional food and service to all customers.

Join Us

At ASK Italian, we embrace diversity and inclusivity wholeheartedly. We invite individuals from all backgrounds to join our vibrant team and play a role in our shared achievements. If you're ready to thrive in a dynamic and supportive workplace, we'd love to welcome you aboard!