Head Chef

ASK Italian Restaurants Limited; Truro; Hybrid; GBP 36,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

50% off at ASK Italian & Zizzi

Excellent bonus potential

Free meals on shift

28 days paid holidays

Pension contributions

Christmas day off

Early wage access via Stream

Well-being and GP support

Discounts on lifestyle brands

Volunteer day

Welcoming team environment

Job summary

ASK Italian Restaurants Limited in the UK is seeking a Head Chef / Kitchen Manager to lead the kitchen, drive excellent food and service, and inspire a diverse team. The role offers a competitive hourly rate with a substantial annual equivalent and bonus potential.

Join a welcoming, inclusive environment with comprehensive training, generous staff discounts, free meals on shift, paid holidays, pension contributions, and a range of wellbeing and lifestyle benefits.

Qualifications

• Leadership: ability to lead a kitchen team in a fast-paced environment (≤140 chars)
• Hospitality mindset and customer-focused approach
• Teamwork and collaboration with General Manager and Back of House
• Empathy, respect, and dedication to delivering high standards

Job description

Role: Head Chef / Kitchen Manager

Pay: From £16.00 per hour / £37,440 pa, including benefits, plus bonus.

Hourly Rate breakdown:

From £14.50 per hour, plus £1.50 per hour tronc average.

At ASK Italian, our people are the heart of our restaurants. ASK Factor is our philosophy, who we are, and showcases our inclusive and full-hearted personality. We're a diverse group of individuals, brought together by our shared passion for delivering excellent food and service.

We support everyone in their own journey, and value each person's unique background and experience to create our incredible ASK Italian teams!

We live and breathe the ASK Factor and use its core values to guide everything we do:

• Heartfelt: We love what we do and believe in what we say.
• Respectful: We care about how we make people feel and our impact on the world around us.
• Generous: We'll go that extra mile to make a difference.
• Spirited: We're determined, always moving forward to be the best we can be.

As a Head Chef at ASK Italian, you'll receive:

• Comprehensive Training: Full training and career development opportunities available through our award-winning Journey programme.
• Generous Discounts: 50% off at ASK Italian and Zizzi restaurants, including drinks.
• Excellent bonus potential
• Free Meals: Enjoy complimentary meals on shift, with access to a discounted menu.
• Inclusive Dress Code Policy: Part dress code provided, including shoes.
• Paid Holidays: 28 days paid holiday, pro-rata.
• Pension Contributions
• Christmas Day Off: Our restaurants are closed, giving you the freedom to celebrate as you choose.
• Employee Hub: Access to our online platform where you can manage your schedule, request holidays, and access various benefits, including:
• Early wage access through Stream
• Well-being and GP support for you and your family
• Discounts on lifestyle brands, including gyms, cinemas, and travel
• Community Volunteering: 1 paid day per year to volunteer in your local food bank.
• A Welcoming Team Environment: Be part of a team that values collaboration, inclusivity, and mutual respect. Create memorable experiences and make friends for life.

What We Ask of You: As an ASK Italian Head Chef, we value:

• Passion: A love for people, diverse cultures, food, and all things Italian, with a passion for growing sales and leading a fantastic team.
• Hospitality: A welcoming attitude, making every customer and Team Member feel at home.
• Teamwork: The ability to lead a team and work well in a fast-paced environment, with attention to detail and a commitment to excellent food, service, standards and team development.
• Behaviour: The desire to lead and work collaboratively with the General Manager and Back of House team with a passion for delivering consistently high standards across all areas of the restaurant, demonstrating empathy, respect, and a dedication to delivering exceptional food and service to all customers.