Assistant Head Chef - UK

Zizzi Restaurants; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading restaurant chain is looking for an Assistant Head Chef in Maidstone. This role involves running the kitchen in the absence of the Head Chef and ensuring the team delivers exceptional food quality. Candidates should have strong leadership qualities and a passion for food. Great benefits include discounts on the menu, a supportive work environment, and opportunities for career progression.

Benefits

50% discount at Zizzi & ASK Italian

Free and heavily discounted menu on shift

Wagestream access

Discounts on cinema tickets and travel

Employee Assistance Programme

28 days holiday (pro rata)

Company pension contributions

Qualifications

• Experience as a senior kitchen team member.
• Ability to run the kitchen in the head chef's absence.
• Understanding of food preparation and kitchen management.

Responsibilities

• Stepping into the Head Chef's shoes and leading the kitchen.
• Planning shifts and delegating duties to the team.
• Ensuring the restaurant and kitchen maintain high 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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