Chef - UK

Zizzi; Grays; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits food enthusiasts at a vibrant restaurant! Join a dynamic team where your passion for food will shine as you prepare delicious dishes in an open kitchen. Enjoy fantastic perks like discounts on meals, career development opportunities, and a supportive work environment. If you love working in a team and delivering exceptional dining experiences, this role is perfect for you. Embrace the values of growth, individuality, and togetherness while having fun in a family-oriented atmosphere. Your culinary journey starts here!

Benefits

50% discount at Zizzi & ASK Italian

Free and discounted menu on shift

Generous tronc system

Instant access to earned wages

Discounts on cinema tickets and travel

Access to rotas and payslips online

Free Employee Assistance Programme

28 days holiday (pro rata)

Opportunities for career development

Company pension contributions

Qualifications

• Passion for food and knowledge of menu specifications.
• Ability to work collaboratively with the restaurant team.

Responsibilities

• Prepare salads, desserts, pasta, or pizza in an open kitchen.
• Ensure the restaurant and kitchen maintain high standards.

Job description

Calling all Pizza lovers! (Pasta lovers are welcome too)

Chef £12.65 per hour plus tronc and benefits

As part of the Back of House team, you could be preparing salads, desserts, pasta, or pizza in the theatre of the open kitchen, focusing on prepping and organizing to ensure a great shift.

What you'll get:

• 50% discount at Zizzi & ASK Italian for you and your friends (drinks included)
• Free and heavily discounted menu on shift to keep you energized
• A generous tronc system as a reward from your customers
• Instant access to earned wages through Wagestream
• Discounts on cinema tickets, travel websites, and big brands for your leisure time
• Access to your rotas and payslips via our online Zizzi community
• Free Employee Assistance Programme with access to GPs and wellbeing support
• 28 days holiday (pro rata) to enjoy your time off
• Opportunities for career development and progression
• Company pension contributions to help plan your future
• Zizzi branded T-Shirts and aprons provided to look the part

What will you be doing? Here's a taste:

• Be passionate about our food, knowing the menu and specifications inside out, and sharing this passion with your team
• Work with the restaurant team to deliver great times for our customers, taking pride in the presentation and quality of food from your kitchen
• Ensure the restaurant and kitchen are always looking fabulous, adhering to policies, processes, and guidelines, and encouraging your team to do the same

And you do all that through our Zizzi Values — it's what matters to us:

• Growth: You aim to improve every day. We seek growth as a team, in our business, and in how we contribute to the world.
• Individuality: You celebrate differences and take pride in what makes us unique, encouraging everyone to be their best selves.
• Drive: You make things happen. You adapt to challenges, avoid cutting corners, and motivate others to strive for more.
• Togetherness: You want to be part of more. We support each other, embracing challenges and celebrating great times together.
• Fun: You enjoy the everyday. While we take our goals seriously, we also know how to have fun and not take ourselves too seriously.

We are Zizzi. At Zizzi, we are a family. It's never about me, always about we. Customers included.