Head Chef - Italian Kitchen Leader | High-Volume & Bonus

Zizzi Restaurants; Inverness; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual performance-linked bonus up to

Earned wages access via Stream

Free shift meals

50% off when not on shift

24/7 Virtual GP

Discounts on travel, cinema, brands

Job summary

Zizzi Restaurants in Inverness is seeking a Head Chef to lead our open kitchen with energy, passion for Italian food, and a focus on consistent quality. You will own food quality, drive costs, and inspire the team to excel across dine-in and delivery channels.

Join a culture that values individuality and development, with a generous bonus scheme, earned-wage access, free shift meals, and a Times Top 500 Employer profile supporting your growth and wellbeing.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership experience running a team in a high-volume kitchen.
• Proven experience in managing costs, stock control, and labour budgets.
• High standards and a passion for Italian food.
• Ability to stay calm, organised, and lead from the front during busy periods.
• People-focused: motivate, coach and develop the team.
• Uncompromising eye for consistency, kitchen cleanliness and food safety.

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.

Skills

Leadership

Cost management

Team development

Food passion

Job description

Zizzi Restaurants in Inverness is seeking a Head Chef to lead our open kitchen with energy, passion for Italian food, and a focus on consistent quality. You will own food quality, drive costs, and inspire the team to excel across dine-in and delivery channels.

Join a culture that values individuality and development, with a generous bonus scheme, earned-wage access, free shift meals, and a Times Top 500 Employer profile supporting your growth and wellbeing.