Chef / Pizza Chef - Aylesbury

Zizzi Ristorante; Aylesbury; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals on shift

50% off when not on shift

Earned wage access (Stream)

Discounts on travel, cinema and brands

24/7 Virtual GP and EAP

Career development opportunities

Flexible hours

Minimum-hour contract

Job summary

Zizzi Ristorante in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Chef for our fast-paced open kitchen. You will stretch dough and cook Italian dishes to spec, working to keep energy high and plates perfect for guests who watch the kitchen magic.

Join a team that values speed, quality and teamwork. You will master our menu and standards, maintain cleanliness and food safety, and be reliable for evenings, weekends and holidays in a high-energy environment.

Qualifications

• Some kitchen experience in a similar role or fast-paced kitchen.
• Love for Italian ingredients and desire to master the Zizzi menu.
• Positive energy for a busy, high-energy environment.
• Reliable and available for evenings, weekends, and busy holiday periods.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook the menu to spec in a busy open kitchen.
• Ensure every dish leaves your section at high quality.
• Master the menu and specs to keep service fast and consistent.
• Maintain a spotless kitchen and follow food safety procedures.
• Work with the team to keep the kitchen running smoothly.

Skills

Kitchen experience

Team player

Food safety awareness

Flexible hours

Job description

As an experienced Chef, you are the heart of our open kitchen. From stretching dough to perfecting al dente pasta, you make the magic happen. We're looking for a team player who thrives under pressure and keeps standards high. This isn't just Back of House - it's a high-energy, hands‑on role where your skill and speed ensure every plate is perfect.

• Prepare and cook our menu to spec in a busy, high‑energy open kitchen where our guests can see the magic happen.
• Take absolute pride in the quality of every dish that leaves your section, ensuring it turns heads every time.
• Master our menu and specs inside and out so service remains fast and consistent during busy rushes.
• Maintain a spotless kitchen and follow all food safety procedures to the highest standard.
• Work closely with the rest of your team to keep the kitchen running smoothly and the energy high.

What's in it for you:

• Free meals when you're on shift, and 50% off when you aren't.
• Access your earned wages whenever you need them with Stream.
• Discounts on travel, cinema, and top brands.
• 24/7 Virtual GP and Employee Assistance Program.
• Career development opportunities. We'll help you grow to Assistant Head Chef, then even to Head Chef.
• Flexible hours and the guaranteed stability of a minimum‑hour contract.

Requirements:

• Some kitchen experience in a similar role or fast-paced kitchen.
• A love for Italian ingredients and a genuine desire to master the Zizzi menu.
• Positive energy for a busy, high‑energy environment.
• Reliable and available for evenings, weekends, and busy holiday periods.