Assistant Head Chef - Italian Kitchen, Flexible Hours

Zizzi Restaurants; Telford; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals on shift

50% off when not on shift

Discounts on travel cinema and bigブランド

Job summary

Zizzi Restaurants in the United Kingdom is seeking an Assistant Head Chef to lead busy shifts in our open kitchen. You will partner with the Head Chef to run the pass, ensure consistent quality, and manage stock and labour during peak periods.

This hands-on role rewards leadership, offers development opportunities, and benefits from flexible hours plus a minimum-hour contract. Join a spirited Italian kitchen known for high standards and great team culture.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Sous Chef, Junior Sous, or Senior Chef in a high-volume, fast-paced environment.
• Love of Italian food, consistency, and high standards.
• A confident leader who can run a shift and motivate a team.
• Availability for evenings, weekends and holiday periods.
• Solid understanding of stock management, wastage and labour control.

Responsibilities

• Lead the kitchen and run the pass in the Head Chef's absence, keeping service flawless, fast, and on point.
• Deliver exceptional food quality and consistency across dine-in and delivery orders.
• Support the management team by hitting kitchen performance metrics with stock, labour, prep and cost control.
• Coach and develop junior chefs, sharing skills to build confidence and team spirit.
• Act as a role model for safety, ensuring kitchen cleanliness and food safety compliance.

Skills

Leadership

High-volume kitchens

Team coaching

Food safety

Evening/weekend availability

Education

Culinary qualification

Tools

Kitchen equipment

Job description

Zizzi Restaurants in the United Kingdom is seeking an Assistant Head Chef to lead busy shifts in our open kitchen. You will partner with the Head Chef to run the pass, ensure consistent quality, and manage stock and labour during peak periods.

This hands-on role rewards leadership, offers development opportunities, and benefits from flexible hours plus a minimum-hour contract. Join a spirited Italian kitchen known for high standards and great team culture.