Assistant Head Chef - Braintree

Zizzi; Braintree; On-site; Full time

Job summary

Zizzi is looking for an enthusiastic Assistant Head Chef in Braintree. Join a fun and supportive team, responsible for running the kitchen, delivering exceptional food, and contributing to a family-like atmosphere. With competitive pay and a range of benefits, you'll drive growth and enjoy great perks while developing your culinary career.

Benefits

50% discount at Zizzi & ASK Italian

Free and discounted meals during shifts

Access to Wagestream for earned wages

Discounts on cinema tickets and travel

Online access to community for rotas and payslips

Free Employee Assistance Programme

28 days holiday (pro rata)

Opportunities for career development

Company pension contributions

Zizzi branded T-Shirts and aprons

Qualifications

• Strong leadership skills required.
• Passion for food and culinary excellence.

Responsibilities

• Take charge of the kitchen and lead the team in the Head Chef's absence.
• Plan shifts, ensure proper food preparation, and delegate tasks.
• Maintain high standards of food presentation and quality.

Skills

Leadership

Passion for Food

Job description

Assistant Head Chef - UK - Braintree

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, capable of running the kitchen in the head chef's absence. You should possess strong leadership skills and have an unparalleled passion for food.

What you'll get:

• 50% discount at Zizzi & ASK Italian (drinks included) for you and your friends
• Free and heavily discounted menu on shift to ensure you never go hungry
• Access to Wagestream to instantly access earned wages
• Discounts on cinema tickets, travel websites, and major brands
• Online Zizzi community access for rotas and payslips
• Free Employee Assistance Programme with GPs and wellbeing support
• 28 days holiday (pro rata)
• Opportunities for career development and progression
• Company pension contributions
• Zizzi branded T-Shirts and aprons provided

What will you be doing? Here's a brief overview:

• Taking charge of the kitchen and leading the team to deliver exceptional food and maximize profitability in the absence of the Head Chef
• Demonstrating passion for our food, understanding the menu and specifications, working across all sections, and sharing this enthusiasm with your team
• Planning shifts, ensuring proper food preparation, and delegating tasks
• Collaborating with the restaurant team to deliver great customer experiences and maintaining high standards of food presentation and quality
• Ensuring the restaurant and kitchen are well-maintained, adhering to policies, processes, and guidelines, and motivating your team to do the same

Our values guide us:

Growth: Striving to improve continually, both individually and as a team

Individuality: Celebrating differences and encouraging everyone to be their best

Drive: Making things happen, overcoming challenges, and motivating others

Togetherness: Supporting each other through challenges and successes

Fun: Enjoying the everyday and not taking ourselves too seriously

We are Zizzi. We are a family, always together, including our customers.