Entry Level Chef - UK

Zizzi; Bristol; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a vibrant family at Zizzi as an Entry Level Chef. You'll be part of the Back of House team, preparing delightful dishes like pizza and pasta while learning the ropes of a bustling kitchen. Enjoy perks including discounts on meals, 28 days of holiday, and opportunities for career progression in a fun and supportive environment.

Benefits

50% discount at Zizzi & ASK Italian

Free and discounted menu on shift

Tronc system rewards

Instant access to earned wages via Wagestream

Discounts on cinema and big brands

Employee Assistance Programme

28 days holiday (pro rata)

Career development opportunities

Company pension contributions

Free uniforms provided

Qualifications

• No prior skills necessary, training provided.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Passionate about food and customer service.

Responsibilities

• Prepare salads, desserts, pasta, or pizza in the open kitchen.
• Ensure food presentation and quality meet standards.
• Maintain cleanliness in the restaurant and kitchen.

Skills

Passion for food

Collaboration

Cleanliness

Job description

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

Entry Level Chef £12.21 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 open kitchen, focusing on prep and organization to ensure a great shift. No previous skills? No problem — you can learn with us.

What you'll get:

• 50% discount at Zizzi & ASK Italian (drinks included) for you and your friends
• Free and heavily discounted menu on shift to keep you satisfied
• Reward yourself with a generous tronc system from your customers
• Instant access to earned wages via Wagestream
• Discounts on cinema tickets, travel websites, and big brands for your leisure
• Access to your rotas and payslips through our online Zizzi community
• Free Employee Assistance Programme offering GPs and wellbeing support
• 28 days holiday (pro rata) for rest and relaxation
• Opportunities to develop and progress your career
• Company pension contributions to plan for 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 standards inside out, and sharing this enthusiasm with your team
• Collaborate with the restaurant team to deliver memorable experiences for our customers, ensuring food presentation and quality meet our standards
• Maintain a clean and attractive restaurant and kitchen, adhering to policies 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. We pride ourselves on what makes us unique and encourage everyone to be their best selves.

Drive: You make things happen. We adapt to challenges, avoid shortcuts, and motivate each other to achieve more.

Togetherness: You want to be part of more. We support each other, embracing challenges and celebrating successes.

Fun: You enjoy the everyday. While we take our goals seriously, we don't take ourselves too seriously.

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