Entry Level Chef - UK

Zizzi Ristorante; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading restaurant chain in Cheltenham is seeking a passionate Chef to join their team. The role requires a strong knowledge of food and menu specifications and an ability to work collaboratively with others to ensure a great dining experience. Benefits include free meals during shifts, discounts, and opportunities for career progression.

Benefits

50% discount at Zizzi & ASK Italian

Free & discounted menu on shift

Generous tronc system

Wagestream for instant wage access

28 days holiday (pro rata)

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Passionate about food and knowledgeable about the menu and specifications.
• Ability to work in a team and deliver quality food presentation.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the kitchen and restaurant are well-maintained and adhere to policies.
• Share passion for food and help deliver a great experience for customers.

Job description

Job Details

Employer
Zizzi

Location
Cheltenham

Salary
Competitive + Benefits, Tronc, Service Charge & Tips

Closing date
21 Nov 2025

Job Type
Chef

Sector
Restaurants

Contract Type
Full Time

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 you'll do

• 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.

And you do all that through our Zizzi Values - its what matters to us

• 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.

About Us

At Zizzi we don't do good times, only Great Times!

Company Benefits

• Company Bonus Scheme ( for GM's & HC's)
• Get rewarded by your customers with a generous tronc system
• Treat yourself and your friends with 50% Zizzi & ASK Italian discount card (drinks included)
• Never go hungry with free & heavily discounted menu on shift
• Wagestream available to instantly access earned wages (Excludes NI & ROI)
• 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

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