Head Chef: Lead a High-Volume Italian Kitchen

Zizzi; Badger's Mount; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Roadshows

Earned wage access

Free meals

50% off meals

GP & EAP

Job summary

Zizzi is seeking a Head Chef to lead a high-volume kitchen, inspiring a team and driving exceptional food quality and financial results. You will own costs, labour budgets, and service metrics while delivering standout experiences for guests.

Join a dynamic, energy-filled environment with opportunities for growth, development, and involvement in multi-channel service, including delivery and dine-in.

Qualifications

• Leadership experience running a team in a high-volume kitchen.
• Proven experience in managing costs, stock control and labour budgets.
• Ability to stay calm, organized and lead from the front during busy times (evenings, weekends, holidays).
• People person who can motivate, coach, and develop their team.
• Uncompromising eye for consistency, kitchen cleanliness, and food safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead your kitchen team to deliver exceptional food quality - every plate, every service.
• Flawlessly manage high-volume delivery channels alongside a busy dine-in restaurant.
• Recruit, train, and develop a motivated team, sharing knowledge to help your chefs grow.
• Act as a role model for safety, ensuring kitchen cleanliness, compliance, and food safety.
• Take full ownership of kitchen performance, mastering food costs, labour, and service metrics.
• Work closely with your General Manager to drive commercial results and create a standout restaurant experience.

Skills

Leadership

Cost control

Team development

Staff training

Food safety

Job description

Zizzi is seeking a Head Chef to lead a high-volume kitchen, inspiring a team and driving exceptional food quality and financial results. You will own costs, labour budgets, and service metrics while delivering standout experiences for guests.

Join a dynamic, energy-filled environment with opportunities for growth, development, and involvement in multi-channel service, including delivery and dine-in.