Assistant Head Chef — Lead Italian Kitchen (Flexible Hours)

Zizzi Restaurants; Tendring; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 19,000; 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 is seeking an Assistant Head Chef in Tendring to lead shifts, run the pass, and inspire a high-performing kitchen. You will work closely with the Head Chef to deliver fast, consistent Italian dishes across dine-in and delivery platforms, while managing stock, labour, and cost controls during peak times.

The ideal candidate has experience as a Sous Chef or Senior Chef in a busy venue, a passion for Italian cuisine, and a proven ability to motivate a team.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Sous Chef, Junior Sous, or Senior Chef in high-volume kitchens.
• Passion for Italian food and high kitchen standards.
• Proven leadership with ability to run a shift and motivate the team.
• Calm, organized, and able to guide the team during peak times.
• Strong knowledge of kitchen operations: stock, 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 picture-perfect consistency across dine-in and delivery orders.
• Support the management team by hitting kitchen performance metrics with stock, labour, and cost control.
• Coach and develop junior chefs, sharing skills to build confidence and team spirit.
• Ensure kitchen safety, cleanliness, and food safety compliance at all times.

Skills

Leadership

Italian cuisine

High-volume kitchen

Stock management

Wastage control

Job description

Zizzi Restaurants is seeking an Assistant Head Chef in Tendring to lead shifts, run the pass, and inspire a high-performing kitchen. You will work closely with the Head Chef to deliver fast, consistent Italian dishes across dine-in and delivery platforms, while managing stock, labour, and cost controls during peak times.

The ideal candidate has experience as a Sous Chef or Senior Chef in a busy venue, a passion for Italian cuisine, and a proven ability to motivate a team.