Assistant Head Chef - UK

Zizzi Restaurants; Braintree; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Zizzi Restaurants is seeking an Assistant Head Chef in Braintree to lead kitchen operations and ensure exceptional food quality. This role emphasizes leadership, menu knowledge, and teamwork to create great customer experiences. Enjoy competitive pay, numerous benefits, and opportunities for career development.

Benefits

50% discount at Zizzi & ASK Italian

Free and discounted food on shift

Wagestream for instant wage access

Discounts on cinema tickets and travel

Employee Assistance Programme

28 days holiday (pro-rata)

Career development opportunities

Company pension contributions

Free Zizzi branded T-Shirts and aprons

Qualifications

• Ability to lead the kitchen when the Head Chef is absent.
• Great leadership skills and team management.
• Strong knowledge of menu and food standards.

Responsibilities

• Run the kitchen and lead the team in the Head Chef's absence.
• Plan shifts and ensure proper food preparation.
• Maintain restaurant and kitchen standards.

Skills

Leadership

Passion for food

Job description

Calling all Pizza lovers! (Pasta lovers are welcome too)

Assistant Head Chef up to £13.75 per hour plus Tronc and Benefits

As Assistant Head Chef, you will be a senior part of the kitchen team, with the ability to run the kitchen in the head chef's absence. You should have great leadership skills and an unparalleled passion for food.

What You'll Get

• 50% discount at Zizzi & ASK Italian for you and your friends (including drinks)
• Free and heavily discounted menu on shift
• Wagestream to access earned wages instantly
• Discounts on cinema tickets, travel websites, and big brands
• Access to your rotas and payslips via our online Zizzi community
• Free Employee Assistance Programme with GPs and wellbeing support
• 28 days holiday (pro-rata)
• Opportunities for career development and progression
• Company pension contributions
• Zizzi branded T-Shirts and aprons provided

What Will You Be Doing? Here's a Taster:

• Running the kitchen and leading the team in the Head Chef's absence, ensuring exceptional food and maximum profitability
• Knowing the menu and specs inside out, working across any section, and sharing this passion with your team
• Planning shifts, ensuring proper food preparation, and delegating duties
• Working with the team to deliver great customer experiences and taking pride in food presentation and quality
• Maintaining the restaurant and kitchen standards according to policies and guidelines

Our Values - What Matters to Us

Growth: Strive to be better every day, contributing to our team, business, and the world.

Individuality: Celebrate differences and encourage everyone to be their best selves.

Drive: Make things happen, adapt to challenges, and motivate others.

Togetherness: Support each other and face challenges together.

Fun: Enjoy the everyday and not take ourselves too seriously.

We are Zizzi, a family. It's never me, always we, including our customers.