Chef / Pizza Chef - Reading - The Oracle

Zizzi Ristorante; Reading; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals on shift

Earned wage access via Stream

Discounts on travel

Discounts on cinema and top brands

24/7 Virtual GP & EAP

Career development opportunities

Flexible hours

Minimum-hour contract

Job summary

Zizzi Ristorante in Reading is seeking an experienced Chef to join our open-kitchen team. You’ll craft our menu to spec, ensuring every plate reflects our standards and speed is maintained during peak service.

We value a passion for Italian ingredients, a team-centric mindset, and reliability for evenings and weekends as part of a busy, high-energy kitchen environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in a fast-paced kitchen to maintain high standards.
• Able to work under pressure while preserving quality.
• Passion for Italian ingredients and mastering the Zizzi menu.
• Willingness to work evenings, weekends and busy periods.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook menu to spec in a busy open kitchen.
• Ensure every dish leaving your section is of high quality.
• Master the menu and specs to keep service fast during rushes.
• Maintain a spotless kitchen and follow food safety procedures.
• Collaborate with the team to keep kitchen energy high.

Skills

Team player

Thrives under pressure

Fast-paced kitchen

Italian ingredients lover

Reliable for evenings & weekends

Kitchen experience

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.