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Assistant Head Chef - Chester

Zizzi Ristorante

Chester

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GBP 60,000 - 80,000

Full time

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Job summary

A popular restaurant chain in Chester is seeking an experienced Assistant Head Chef to lead kitchen operations in the absence of the head chef. Candidates should have a strong passion for food and demonstrate leadership abilities. The role includes planning shifts, ensuring food quality, and maintaining kitchen standards. Enjoy benefits like discounts and development opportunities.

Benefits

50% discount on meals
Free menu on shift
Wagestream for instant wage access
Discounts on cinema and travel
28 days holiday (pro rata)
Company pension contributions

Qualifications

  • Ability to run the kitchen in the head chef's absence.
  • Passion and knowledge of menu items and food specifications.
  • Experience in delegating duties and planning shifts.

Responsibilities

  • Stepping into the Head Chef's role when needed.
  • Running the kitchen and leading the team for profitability.
  • Ensuring presentation and quality of food meet standards.

Skills

Leadership
Passion for food
Teamwork
Job description
Assistant Head Chef - Chester

Employer
Zizzi

Location
Chester, Cheshire

Salary
Starts at £13.00 per hour + Benefits, Tronc, Service Charge & Tips

Closing date
22 Dec 2025

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

Job Type
Full Time

Job Details

Assistant Head Chef – UK – Chester

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, able to run the kitchen in the head chef's absence. You will show strong leadership and an unparalleled passion for food.

What You'll Get:
  • Enjoy 50% discount on Zizzi & ASK Italian (drinks included) for yourself and friends
  • Never go hungry – free & heavily discounted menu on shift
  • Wagestream – instant access to earned wages
  • Discounts on cinema tickets, travel websites and big brands while you’re off work
  • Access to the online Zizzi community for rotas and payslips
  • Free Employee Assistance Programme with GP and wellbeing support
  • 28 days holiday (pro rata)
  • Opportunities to develop and progress your career
  • Company pension contributions
  • Branded Zizzi T‑shirts and aprons provided
What Will You Be Doing?
  • Stepping into the Head Chef's shoes when they are away, running the kitchen and leading the team to deliver exceptional food and maximum profitability.
  • Be passionate about our food, knowing the menu and our specifications inside out, able to work across any section and sharing this passion with your team.
  • Plan for shifts, ensuring the right level of food is prepared, and delegate duties to the team.
  • Work with the whole restaurant team to deliver Great Times for customers and take pride in the presentation and quality of food.
  • Ensure the restaurant and kitchen look fabulous at all times and meet the policies, processes and guidelines set out.
Zizzi Values
  • 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 differences. We take pride in what makes us special and encourage everyone to be the best version of themselves.
  • Drive – You make it happen. We adapt to today’s challenges, avoid cutting corners, and motivate everyone to strive for more.
  • Togetherness – You want to be part of more. We always have each other’s backs, embracing the challenges as much as the great times.
  • Fun – You enjoy the everyday. While 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.

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