Assistant Head Chef - Lead Shifts, Flexible Hours

Zizzi Ristorante; Lincoln; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals on shift

50% off when not on shift

Earned wages access with Stream

24/7 Virtual GP

Job summary

Zizzi Ristorante is seeking an Assistant Head Chef to lead the kitchen in the Head Chef's absence, running shifts and the pass with confidence. You will deliver exceptional food quality and consistency for dine-in and delivery orders while supporting management with stock, labour, prep, and cost control.

You will coach junior chefs, foster team spirit, and uphold safety standards. We value hands-on leaders who stay calm during peak times, weekends, and holidays, with a passion for Italian food

Qualifications

• Hands-on leader who can run shifts and the pass.
• Strong focus on food quality and consistency across dine-in and delivery.
• Ability to manage stock, labour, prep, and costs.

Responsibilities

• Lead the kitchen and run the pass in the Head Chef's absence.
• Deliver exceptional food quality and consistency across all channels.
• Support management by hitting kitchen performance metrics.

Skills

Leadership

Kitchen management

Team coaching

Food safety

Stock management

Labour control

Calm under pressure

Education

Experience as Sous/Junior/SeniorChef

Job description

Zizzi Ristorante is seeking an Assistant Head Chef to lead the kitchen in the Head Chef's absence, running shifts and the pass with confidence. You will deliver exceptional food quality and consistency for dine-in and delivery orders while supporting management with stock, labour, prep, and cost control.

You will coach junior chefs, foster team spirit, and uphold safety standards. We value hands-on leaders who stay calm during peak times, weekends, and holidays, with a passion for Italian food