Chef - Sevenoaks

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

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals on shift

20% off when not on shift

Earned wage access

Discounts on travel & cinema

Virtual GP & EAP

Career development opportunities

Flexible hours

Job summary

Zizzi Ristorante in Sevenoaks is seeking an experienced Chef to join our high-energy open kitchen. You will stretch dough, perfect al dente pasta, and ensure every plate meets our standards while working under pressure.

Prepare and cook to spec, take pride in quality, and maintain a spotless kitchen with strong teamwork. Flexible hours, minimum-hour contracts, and career growth opportunities are offered.

Qualifications

• Some kitchen experience in a similar role or fast-paced kitchen.
• Love for Italian ingredients and a 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.
• Take pride in the quality of every dish leaving your section.
• Master the menu and specs to keep service fast and consistent.
• Maintain a spotless kitchen and follow food safety procedures.
• Work closely with the team to keep the kitchen running smoothly.

Skills

Kitchen experience

Italian ingredients

Energetic environment

Reliable for 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. 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.