Chef / Pizza Chef - Lakeside

Zizzi Ristorante; Grays; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals on shift

50% off meals off shift

Wage access via Stream

Discounts on travel, cinema, top brand

24/7 Virtual GP

Employee Assistance Program

Career development opportunities

Flexible hours

Minimum-hour contract

Job summary

Zizzi Ristorante in Grays, United Kingdom, is seeking an experienced Chef for our open kitchen. From stretching dough to perfecting al dente pasta, you’ll bring energy, speed and high standards to ensure every plate is perfect in a busy service.

You’ll master our menu, work with the team to keep service flowing, and uphold food safety. We offer flexible hours, meals on shift, wage access, and development opportunities toward head chef roles.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Kitchen experience

Italian ingredients

Fast-paced environment

Evenings & weekends

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.