Chef - UK

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

Job summary

Join a vibrant team at a forward-thinking restaurant where your passion for food will shine! As a Chef, you'll be at the heart of our open kitchen, preparing delicious dishes from salads to pizzas. Enjoy a supportive environment that values growth and individuality, with generous discounts, career development opportunities, and a fun workplace culture. This role offers a chance to create memorable dining experiences while being part of a family-oriented team. If you're ready to make a difference and thrive in a dynamic setting, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Benefits

50% discount at Zizzi & ASK Italian

Free meals on shift

Wagestream for instant wage access

Discounts on cinema tickets and major brands

Free Employee Assistance Programme

28 days holiday (pro-rata)

Career development opportunities

Company pension contributions

Zizzi branded uniforms

Qualifications

• Passionate about food with a thorough understanding of menu specifications.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with the restaurant team.

Responsibilities

• Prepare salads, desserts, pasta, and pizza in an open kitchen.
• Ensure the kitchen adheres to policies and maintains high standards.

Skills

Food Preparation

Team Collaboration

Menu Knowledge

Kitchen Organization

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 organisation 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 nourished
• Opportunity to be rewarded by customers through a generous tronc system
• Wagestream available for instant access to earned wages
• Discounts on cinema tickets, travel websites, and major brands to make the most of your time off
• Access to your rotas and payslips via our online Zizzi community
• Free Employee Assistance Programme offering GPs and wellbeing support
• 28 days holiday (pro-rata) for rest and relaxation
• Opportunities for career development and progression
• Company pension contributions to help plan for the 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 enthusiasm with your team
• Collaborate with the restaurant team to deliver memorable experiences 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 inspiring your team to do the same

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

• Growth: Strive to be better than yesterday; continuous improvement in our team, business, and contributions to the world
• Individuality: Celebrate differences and encourage everyone to be the best version of themselves
• Drive: Make things happen, adapt to challenges, and motivate others to achieve more
• Togetherness: Be part of something bigger, support each other, and embrace both challenges and celebrations
• Fun: Enjoy the everyday moments, balancing seriousness with a sense of humor

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