Assistant Head Chef

Zizzi Ristorante; Park Central; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Italian restaurant chain is seeking an Assistant Head Chef in Birmingham to lead the kitchen team and ensure exceptional food quality. Responsibilities include stepping in for the Head Chef, managing food preparation, and fostering a passionate team environment. The ideal candidate should have strong leadership skills and a deep passion for food. This full-time position offers competitive pay, benefits, and opportunities for career growth within a family-oriented culture.

Benefits

50% discount at Zizzi & ASK Italian

Free meals during shifts

Wagestream for instant wage access

Cinema ticket discounts

Employee Assistance Programme

28 days holiday

Company pension contributions

Zizzi branded uniforms

Qualifications

• Ability to run the kitchen in the head chef's absence.
• Passion for food and knowledge of the menu.
• Experience in a senior kitchen role.

Responsibilities

• Run the kitchen and lead the team in the head chef's absence.
• Ensure exceptional food quality and profitability.
• Plan shifts and manage food preparation.

Skills

Leadership

Food passion

Teamwork

Job description

Assistant Head Chef - Birmingham

Employer
Zizzi

Location
Birmingham, West Midlands

Salary
Starts at 13.00 Per Hour + Benefits, Tronc, Service Charge & Tips depends on Experience

Closing date
2 Mar 2026

Sector
Chef jobs, Chef, Chef de Partie, Commis Chef

Job Type
Full Time

Job Details

Assistant Head Chef - UK - Birmingham

Calling all Pizza lovers!!.......(Pasta lovers are welcome too)

Assistant Head Chef up to £13.75 per hour plus Tronc and Benefits

As Assistant Head Chef you will be a senior part of the kitchen team. Having the ability to run the kitchen in the head chefs absence. Understanding the need for great leadership and having an unparalleled passion for food.

What you'll get:

• Treat yourself and your friends with 50% Zizzi & ASK Italian (drinks included)
• Never go hungry with free & heavily discounted menu on shift
• Wagestream available to instantly access earned wages
• Make the most of your time off work with discounts on cinema tickets, travel websites and big brands available
• Stay in touch with what's going on with our online Zizzi community that also provides access to your rotas and payslips
• Need some support? We have a free Employee Assistance Programme with access to GPs and wellbeing support
• Time for a break with 28 days holiday (pro rata)
• Plenty of opportunity to develop and progress your career if that's what you want
• Plan for the future with Company pension contributions
• Look the part with Zizzi branded T-Shirts and aprons provided

What will you be doing? Here's a taster:

• Stepping into the Head Chef's shoes whilst they're away, running the kitchen and leading the team to deliver exceptional food, whilst ensuring maximum profitability.
• Be passionate about our food, knowing the menu and our specs inside out, be able to work across any section, and sharing this passion with your team.
• Planning for shifts, making sure the right level of food is prepared, and delegating duties to the team.
• Working with the whole restaurant team to help deliver Great Times for our customers and taking absolute pride in the presentation and quality of food from your kitchen.
• Making sure the restaurant and kitchen is Looking Fabulous at all times, are hitting the mark set out in our policies, processes and guidelines, and that your team are doing the same.

And you do all that through our Zizzi Values - its what matters to us

Growth

You aim to be better than yesterday. We're on a constant journey to be better, so we seek growth as a team, in our business and in the ways we contribute to the world.

Individuality

You celebrate the differences. We take pride in what makes us special, and encourage everyone to be the best version of themselves whoever they are.

Drive

You make it happen. We adapt to the challenges of today, avoiding cutting corners, and motivate everyone to strive for more.

Togetherness

You want to be part of more. We always have each others backs, embracing the challenges as much as the great times.

Fun

You enjoy the everyday. As much as we take our goals seriously, we don't take ourselves seriously.

We are Zizzi. At Zizzi we are a family. It's never me, always we. Customers included.