Dynamic Head Chef — Lead a High-Volume Italian Kitchen

Zizzi; Inverness; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus up to £7,000

Stream wage access

Free meals on shift

50% off when not on shift

24/7 Virtual GP and EAP

Discounts on travel, cinema and brands

Job summary

Zizzi Head Chef Inverness is seeking a dynamic leader to steer our open kitchen with energy, passion for Italian cuisine, and a fun kitchen culture. You’ll partner with the General Manager to own food quality and the restaurant’s financial results.

You’ll lead a high-volume kitchen across dine-in and delivery channels, recruit and develop your team, and uphold safety, cleanliness and food safety standards during busy periods. This role offers progression within a Times Top 500 employer.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership experience running a team, as a Head Chef or strong Sous Chef in a high-volume, multi-channel kitchen.
• Proven experience in managing costs, stock control, and labour budgets.
• The ability to stay calm, organised, and ready to lead from the front during our busiest times.
• A people person who can motivate, coach, and develop their team.
• An uncompromising eye for consistency, kitchen cleanliness, and food safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead your kitchen team to deliver exceptional food quality - every plate, every service.
• Flawlessly manage our high-volume out-of-restaurant delivery channels alongside a busy dine-in restaurant.
• Recruit, train, and develop a motivated team, sharing your knowledge to help your chefs grow and succeed.
• Act as a role model for safety, ensuring kitchen cleanliness, compliance, and food safety are always spot on.
• Take full ownership of kitchen performance, mastering your food costs, labour, and service metrics to be better than yesterday.
• Work closely with your General Manager to drive commercial results and create a standout restaurant experience.

Skills

Leadership

Cost control

Multi-channel kitchen

People management

Flexibility

Job description

Zizzi Head Chef Inverness is seeking a dynamic leader to steer our open kitchen with energy, passion for Italian cuisine, and a fun kitchen culture. You’ll partner with the General Manager to own food quality and the restaurant’s financial results.

You’ll lead a high-volume kitchen across dine-in and delivery channels, recruit and develop your team, and uphold safety, cleanliness and food safety standards during busy periods. This role offers progression within a Times Top 500 employer.