Chef / Pizza Chef - Newbury

Zizzi Ristorante; Newbury; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals on shift

Earned wage access (Stream)

Discounts on travel, cinema, and top —

24/7 Virtual GP

Career development opportunities

Flexible hours

Minimum-hour contract

Job summary

Zizzi Ristorante in Newbury is seeking an experienced Chef to join our open kitchen team. You’ll be hands-on in a fast-paced, high-energy environment, ensuring every plate meets our standards and delights guests with speed and precision.

From mastering our Italian menu and specs to maintaining a spotless kitchen and strict food safety, you’ll thrive on teamwork and delivering consistency during peak times. Evening, weekend, and holiday shifts are expected.

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 guests can see the magic.
• Take pride in the quality of every dish that leaves your section and ensure it turns heads.
• Master our menu and specs so service remains fast and consistent during rushes.
• Maintain a spotless kitchen and follow all food safety procedures to the highest standard.
• Work with your team to keep the kitchen running smoothly and energy high.

Skills

Teamwork

Thrive under pressure

Fast-paced kitchen

Italian ingredients

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.

What you'll do:

• 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.
• 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.