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Assistant Head Chef - UK

Zizzi Restaurants

Kingston upon Thames

On-site

GBP 60,000 - 80,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Job summary

Join a leading restaurant group as an Assistant Head Chef, where you will lead kitchen operations and inspire your team. Offering competitive hourly rates up to £13.75 with a range of benefits, you’ll contribute to creating exceptional dining experiences. Explore opportunities for growth and enjoy discounts across restaurants.

Benefits

50% discount at Zizzi & ASK Italian

Free & discounted meals on shift

Access to Earned Wages with Wagestream

Discounts on cinema and travel

Access to Employee Assistance Programme

28 days holiday (pro rata)

Company pension contributions

Zizzi branded T-Shirts and aprons provided

Qualifications

Ability to run the kitchen in head chef's absence.
Knowledge of the menu and food specifications.
Capability to work across any kitchen section.

Responsibilities

Lead the kitchen team to deliver exceptional food.
Plan shifts and ensure food preparation.
Maintain presentation and quality standards.

Skills

Leadership

Passion for Food

Team Management

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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. Having the ability to run the kitchen in the head chefs absence. Understanding the need for great leadership and having an unparalleled passion for food.

What You'll Get

Treat yourself and your friends with 50% Zizzi & ASK Italian (drinks included)
Never go hungry with free & heavily discounted menu on shift
Wagestream available to instantly access earned wages
Make the most of your time off work with discounts on cinema tickets, travel websites and big brands available
Stay in touch with what's going on with our online Zizzi community that also provides access to your rotas and payslips
Need some support? We have a free Employee Assistance Programme with access to GPs and wellbeing support
Time for a break with 28 days holiday (pro rata)
Plenty of opportunity to develop and progress your career if that's what you want
Plan for the future with Company pension contributions
Look the part with Zizzi branded T-Shirts and aprons provided

What will you be doing? Here's a taster:

Stepping into the Head Chef's shoes whilst they're away, running the kitchen and leading the team to deliver exceptional food, whilst ensuring maximum profitability.
Be passionate about our food, knowing the menu and our specs inside out, be able to work across any section, and sharing this passion with your team.
Planning for shifts, making sure the right level of food is prepared, and delegating duties to the team.
Working with the whole restaurant team to help deliver Great Times for our customers and taking absolute pride in the presentation and quality of food from your kitchen.
Making sure the restaurant and kitchen is Looking Fabulous at all times, are hitting the mark set out in our policies, processes and guidelines, and that your team are doing the same.

And you do all that through our Zizzi Values - its what matters to us

Growth - You aim to be better than yesterday. We're on a constant journey to be better, so we seek growth as a team, in our business and in the ways we contribute to the world.

Individuality - You celebrate the differences. We take pride in what makes us special, and encourage everyone to be the best version of themselves whoever they are.

Drive - You make it happen. We adapt to the challenges of today, avoiding cutting corners, and motivate everyone to strive for more.

Togetherness - You want to be part of more. We always have each others backs, embracing the challenges as much as the great times.

Fun - You enjoy the everyday. As much as we take our goals seriously, we don't take ourselves seriously.

We are Zizzi. At Zizzi we are a family. It's never me, always we. Customers included.

Seniority level

Seniority level
Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Employment type
Full-time

Job function

Job function
Management and Manufacturing
Industries
Restaurants

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