Assistant Head Chef - UK

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

Job summary

Join Zizzi as an Assistant Head Chef where you'll be an essential part of the kitchen team. You will lead the kitchen in the absence of the Head Chef, manage operations, and help provide exceptional dining experiences. Enjoy diverse perks including discounts, career development, and a fun work environment as part of a family-oriented team.

Benefits

50% discount at Zizzi & ASK Italian

Free menu on shift

Wagestream access to wages

Discounts on cinema tickets and big brands

Free Employee Assistance Programme

28 days holiday (pro rata)

Career development opportunities

Company pension contributions

Free branded T-Shirts and aprons

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar kitchen role.
• Ability to run the kitchen in the head chef's absence.

Responsibilities

• Running the kitchen and leading the team when the head chef is absent.
• Planning shifts and managing food preparation and duties.
• Ensuring food quality and customer service.

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% discount at Zizzi & ASK Italian (drinks included) for you and your friends
• Free and heavily discounted menu on shift
• Wagestream to access earned wages instantly
• Discounts on cinema tickets, travel websites, and big brands
• Access to rotas and payslips via our online Zizzi community
• Free Employee Assistance Programme, including 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 Head Chef's absence, ensuring exceptional food and profitability
• Knowing the menu and specs inside out, working across sections, and sharing this passion with your team
• Planning shifts, managing food preparation, and delegating duties
• Collaborating with the restaurant team to deliver great customer experiences and ensuring food quality and presentation
• Maintaining the restaurant and kitchen appearance, adhering to policies and guidelines, and ensuring team compliance

Our values are at the heart of everything:

Growth: Strive to improve daily, contributing to our team and community

Individuality: Celebrate differences and encourage authenticity

Drive: Make things happen, adapt, and motivate

Togetherness: Support each other and embrace challenges and successes

Fun: Enjoy the journey and not take ourselves too seriously

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