Assistant Head Chef - UK

Zizzi; Manchester; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Zizzi is seeking an Assistant Head Chef to oversee kitchen operations and lead the team during the Head Chef's absence. The role requires strong leadership skills and a passion for food, along with responsibilities such as planning shifts, training staff, and ensuring the highest quality food presentation. Join a family-oriented company with plenty of growth opportunities and employee benefits.

Benefits

50% off at Zizzi & ASK Italian

Free and discounted food on shift

Access to earned wages instantly with Wagestream

Discounts on cinema tickets and travel

Online access to rotas and payslips

Free Employee Assistance Programme

28 days holiday (pro rata)

Career development opportunities

Company pension contributions

Zizzi branded T-Shirts and aprons

Qualifications

• Great leadership skills are essential.
• Passion for food is crucial.

Responsibilities

• Run the kitchen in the Head Chef's absence.
• Lead the kitchen team and ensure high-quality food performance.
• Plan shifts and delegate duties.

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 a passion for food.

What you'll get:

• 50% off at Zizzi & ASK Italian (drinks included) for you and your friends
• Free and heavily discounted menu on shift to keep you nourished
• Access earned wages instantly with Wagestream
• Discounts on cinema tickets, travel websites, and big brands
• Online access to rotas and payslips through Zizzi community
• Free Employee Assistance Programme offering 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 taste:

• Running the kitchen and leading the team in the absence of the Head Chef, ensuring exceptional food and profitability
• Knowing the menu and specs inside out, working across sections, and sharing this passion with your team
• Planning shifts, preparing food, and delegating duties
• Collaborating with the restaurant team to deliver great customer experiences and ensuring high-quality food presentation
• Maintaining the restaurant and kitchen standards, policies, and guidelines, and ensuring your team does the same

Our values guide us:

Growth: Strive to improve daily, contributing to personal, team, and business growth.

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 embrace challenges and successes together.

Fun: Enjoy the daily, balance seriousness with enjoyment.

We are Zizzi. We are a family, always together, including our customers.