Entry Level Chef - UK

Zizzi; London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Zizzi as an Entry Level Chef in London and become part of a passionate team dedicated to delivering exceptional dining experiences. With opportunities to learn in a vibrant environment, you'll prepare a variety of dishes while benefiting from generous perks including discounts and professional progression.

Benefits

50% discount at Zizzi & ASK Italian

Free meals on shift

Generous tronc system

Access to earned wages through Wagestream

Discounts on cinema tickets and travel

Employee Assistance Programme

28 days holiday (pro-rata)

Career development opportunities

Company pension contributions

Free branded T-Shirts and aprons

Qualifications

• No prior experience required, willingness to learn.
• Motivated to uphold food presentation and quality standards.
• Strong team player with a positive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Prepare salads, desserts, pasta, or pizza in the kitchen.
• Maintain cleanliness and adherence to kitchen policies.
• Work with the restaurant team to enhance customer experiences.

Skills

Passion for food

Teamwork

Adaptability

Job description

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

Entry Level Chef £12.21 per hour plus tronc and benefits

Join our Back of House team, where you could be preparing salads, desserts, pasta, or pizza in our open kitchen. No experience? No problem — you can learn with us.

What you'll get:

• 50% discount at Zizzi & ASK Italian (including drinks) for you and your friends
• Free and heavily discounted menu on shift to keep you nourished
• Generous tronc system as a thank you from our customers
• Instant access to earned wages through Wagestream
• Discounts on cinema tickets, travel websites, and big brands for your leisure
• Access to rotas, payslips, and community updates via our online Zizzi platform
• Free Employee Assistance Programme offering GP and wellbeing support
• 28 days holiday (pro-rata) for your rest and relaxation
• Opportunities for career development and progression
• Company pension contributions to help plan 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, learn the menu and standards, and share this enthusiasm with your team
• Work with the restaurant team to deliver great experiences for our customers, ensuring food presentation and quality are top-notch
• Maintain a clean and attractive restaurant and kitchen, adhering to policies and standards, and motivate your team to do the same

Our Zizzi Values:

Growth: Strive to improve every day, contributing to personal, team, and community growth.

Individuality: Celebrate what makes you unique and encourage others to do the same.

Drive: Take initiative, adapt to challenges, and pursue excellence without cutting corners.

Togetherness: Support each other and face challenges as a united team.

Fun: Enjoy the journey and keep a light-hearted spirit in our work.

We are Zizzi — a family that values everyone, including our customers.