Assistant Head Chef: Lead Fast-Paced Italian Kitchen

Zizzi Restaurants; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 1,620,000 - 2,307,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals on shift

50% off when not on shift

Discounts on travel, cinema, and big品牌

Job summary

Zizzi Restaurants in the United Kingdom is seeking an Assistant Head Chef to support the Head Chef in leading a fast-paced kitchen. You will be hands-on, lead shifts, run the pass, and drive quality across dine-in and off-premise delivery channels.

The role rewards leadership, Italian culinary excellence, and opportunities to advance to Head Chef, with flexible hours and a minimum-hour contract. Benefits include free meals on shift, and substantial staff discounts.

Qualifications

• Experience leading kitchen teams in high-volume environments.
• Passion for Italian food and high standards of consistency.
• Confident leader able to run shifts and motivate a team.
• Ability to stay calm, organised, and guide the team during busy times (evenings, weekends, holidays).
• Solid understanding of kitchen operations, including 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

Team management

Calm under pressure

Food quality focus

Italian cuisine knowledge

Job description

Zizzi Restaurants in the United Kingdom is seeking an Assistant Head Chef to support the Head Chef in leading a fast-paced kitchen. You will be hands-on, lead shifts, run the pass, and drive quality across dine-in and off-premise delivery channels.

The role rewards leadership, Italian culinary excellence, and opportunities to advance to Head Chef, with flexible hours and a minimum-hour contract. Benefits include free meals on shift, and substantial staff discounts.