Assistant Head Chef - Ellesmere Port

Zizzi Ristorante; Ellesmere Port; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A popular Italian restaurant in Ellesmere Port is seeking an Assistant Head Chef to join our vibrant kitchen team. In this role, you will lead the kitchen in the absence of the Head Chef, ensuring high-quality food and exceptional service for our guests. You'll receive competitive pay starting at £13.00 per hour, alongside extensive benefits including discounts, holiday, and professional development opportunities. Join us at Zizzi to grow your culinary career in a fun and supportive environment.

Benefits

50% discount at Zizzi & ASK Italian

Free meals during shifts

Access to Wagestream

Discounts on cinema tickets

Employee Assistance Programme

28 days holiday (pro rata)

Career development opportunities

Company pension contributions

Branded uniforms provided

Qualifications

• Experience in a kitchen environment, preferably as a Chef de Partie or above.
• Ability to step into the Head Chef's role when required.
• Passion for food and culinary excellence.

Responsibilities

• Run the kitchen in the Head Chef's absence.
• Ensure food quality and presentation meet company standards.
• Delegate duties and prepare food as per menu specifications.
• Lead and train kitchen team members.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization in the kitchen.

Skills

Leadership

Cooking skills

Team management

Menu knowledge

Job description

Assistant Head Chef - Ellesmere Port

Employer
Zizzi

Location
Ellesmere Port, Cheshire

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

Closing date
25 Dec 2025

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

Job Type
Full Time, Part Time

Job Details

Assistant Head Chef - UK - Ellesmere Port

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 chef's 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 - it's 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.