Assistant Head Chef / Sous Chef - Chelmsford

Zizzi Ristorante; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development opportunities

Flexible hours

Earned wages with Stream

Free meals on shift

24/7 Virtual GP and EAP

Discounts on travel, cinema

Job summary

Zizzi Ristorante in Chelmsford is seeking an Assistant Head Chef to lead the kitchen, step up for shifts, run the pass in the Head Chef's absence, and inspire the team during high-volume rushes, including evenings, weekends and holiday periods.

This hands-on role balances a buzzing restaurant floor with our fast-paced delivery channels, aims for flawless service and picture-perfect consistency, and partners with management to hit stock, labour and cost targets while coaching juniors and

Qualifications

• Lead the kitchen and run the pass in the Head Chef's absence.
• Deliver exceptional food quality and consistency across dine-in and delivery orders.
• Coach and develop junior chefs, sharing your skills to build confidence, talent, and team spirit.

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 out-of-restaurant delivery orders.
• Support the management team by hitting kitchen performance metrics with stock, labour, managing prep, and cost control.
• Coach and develop junior chefs, sharing your skills to build confidence, talent, and team spirit.
• Act as a role model for safety, ensuring kitchen cleanliness, compliance, and food safety are always spot on.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Food safety

Cost control

Stock management

Training juniors

Job description

As an Assistant Head Chef, you have a vital leadership role in our open kitchen. Partnering with the Head Chef, you'll step up to lead shifts, run the pass, and inspire the team during high-volume rushes. We're looking for someone hands-on who can balance a buzzing restaurant floor with our fast-paced out-of-restaurant delivery channels. If you have the drive to step up, we'll give you the platform to grow. What you'll do:

• 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 out-of-restaurant delivery orders.
• Support the management team by hitting kitchen performance metrics with stock, labour, managing prep, and cost control.
• Coach and develop junior chefs, sharing your skills to build confidence, talent, and team spirit.
• Act as a role model for safety, ensuring kitchen cleanliness, compliance, and food safety are always spot on.

What's in it for you:

• Career development opportunities to fast-track your career to Head Chef.
• Flexible hours and the guaranteed stability of a minimum-hour contract.
• Access your earned wages whenever you need them with Stream.
• Free meals when you're on shift, and 50% off when you aren't.
• 24/7 Virtual GP and Employee Assistance Program.
• Discounts on travel, cinema, and big brands.
• Experience as a Sous Chef, Junior Sous, or Senior Chef in a high-volume, fast-paced environment.
• A love of Italian food, consistency, and high standards.
• A confident leader who can run a shift and motivate a team.
• The ability to stay calm, organised, and ready to guide the team during our busiest times, including evenings, weekends and holiday periods.
• A solid understanding of kitchen operations, including stock management, wastage, and labour control.