Chef - UK

Zizzi Ristorante; North East; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A popular restaurant chain in the UK is seeking a passionate Chef to join their kitchen team. The role involves preparing a variety of dishes, collaborating with restaurant staff to deliver excellent service, and maintaining high standards of cleanliness. Competitive pay of £12.65 per hour plus benefits like discounts and a generous tronc system are offered. Join a friendly team and develop your culinary skills in a supportive environment.

Benefits

50% discount at Zizzi & ASK Italian

Access to free and discounted meals during shifts

Employee Assistance Programme

28 days of holiday (pro rata)

Company pension contributions

Qualifications

• Experience in a kitchen environment preferred.
• Ability to manage time effectively during shifts.
• Strong communication skills to work with a team.

Responsibilities

• Prepare salads, desserts, pasta, or pizzas.
• Ensure food presentation meets restaurant standards.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization in the kitchen.

Skills

Passion for food

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Job description

Chef - UK

Company: Zizzi

Location: Durham, County Durham, United Kingdom

Date Posted: 2025-11-28T09:45:57Z

Valid Through: 2026-02-26T09:45:57Z

Employment Type: FULL_TIME

Salary: 12.65-12.65 GBP per HOUR

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 making salads, desserts, pasta or pizza in the theatre of the open kitchen, prepping and organising to make a great shift.

What you'll get:

• Treat yourself and your friends with 50% Zizzi & ASK Italian (drinks included)
• Never go hungry with free & heavily discounted menu on shift
• Get rewarded by your customers with a generous tronc system
• Wagestream available to instantly access earned wages
• Make the most of your time off work with discounts on cinema tickets, travel websites and big brands available
• Stay in touch with what's going on with our online Zizzi community that also provides access to your rotas and payslips
• Need some support? We have a free Employee Assistance Programme with access to GPs and wellbeing support
• Time for a break with 28 days holiday (pro rata)
• Plenty of opportunity to develop and progress your career if that's what you want
• Plan for the future with Company pension contributions
• Look the part with Zizzi branded T-Shirts and aprons provided

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

• Be passionate about our food, knowing the menu and our specs inside out, and sharing this passion with your team.
• Working with the whole restaurant team to help deliver Great Times for our customers and taking absolute pride in the presentation and quality of food from your kitchen.
• Making sure the restaurant and kitchen is Looking Fabulous at all times, are hitting the mark set out in our policies, processes and guidelines, and that your team are doing the same.

Zizzi Values

• Growth - You aim to be better than yesterday. We're on a constant journey to be better, so we seek growth as a team, in our business and in the ways we contribute to the world.
• Individuality - You celebrate the differences. We take pride in what makes us special, and encourage everyone to be the best version of themselves whoever they are.
• Drive - You make it happen. We adapt to the challenges of today, avoiding cutting corners, and motivate everyone to strive for more.
• Togetherness - You want to be part of more. We always have each others backs, embracing the challenges as much as the great times.
• Fun - You enjoy the everyday. As much as we take our goals seriously, we don't take ourselves seriously.

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