Head Chef UK

Zizzi; Lewes; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A dining establishment in Lewes is seeking a Head Chef to lead kitchen operations and deliver exceptional food. Responsibilities include training and retaining staff, maintaining high food standards, and ensuring profitability. The ideal candidate has a passion for food, strong leadership skills, and a commitment to customer service. Competitive pay along with a generous bonus scheme is offered.

Benefits

Company bonus scheme

50% discount on meals

Free menu on shift

Discounts on cinema tickets and travel

Employee Assistance Programme

Career development opportunities

Company pension contributions

Qualifications

• Passion for food and service required.
• Experience in leading a kitchen team.
• Ability to train and develop kitchen staff.

Responsibilities

• Lead the kitchen team to deliver exceptional food and service.
• Recruit, train, and retain kitchen staff.
• Maintain food presentation quality and control costs.

Skills

Leadership

Teamwork

Customer service

Knowledge of menu

Health & safety standards

Job description

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

Head Chef - Competitive rates of pay plus a Generous Bonus Scheme and Tronc

Zizzi Head Chefs play a central role, working closely with the General Manager to ensure the success of the restaurant. You will promote our culture and values within the team, demonstrating enthusiasm, teamwork, and a proactive attitude to ensure our customers have a great experience every time. A passion for food and service, high standards, leading by example, and being a positive role model are essential.

What you'll get:

• Company bonus scheme
• 50% Zizzi & ASK Italian discount card (drinks included) for you and your friends
• Free & heavily discounted menu on shift
• Generous tronc system rewarded by customers
• Wagestream for instant wage access
• Discounts on cinema tickets, travel, and big brands
• Access to online community for rotas and payslips
• Employee Assistance Programme with GPs and wellbeing support
• 28 days holiday (pro rata)
• Opportunities for career development and progression
• Company pension contributions
• Zizzi branded T-shirts and aprons provided

What will you be doing? Here's a taste:

• Responsibility for the kitchen, leading the team to deliver exceptional food, ensuring profitability and health & safety standards
• Recruiting, onboarding, developing, inspiring, and retaining kitchen staff in partnership with the General Manager
• Having a deep knowledge of the menu and training your team accordingly
• Collaborating with the restaurant team to deliver great customer experiences, maintaining high standards of food presentation and quality, and controlling food costs
• Training your team on policies, processes, and guidelines, ensuring standards are consistently met

And you do all that through our Zizzi Values - it’s what matters to us

Growth: Strive to be better than yesterday; pursue continuous improvement
Individuality: Celebrate differences and encourage authenticity
Drive: Make things happen, adapt to challenges, and motivate others
Togetherness: Support each other, embrace challenges and celebrate successes
Fun: Enjoy the everyday, keep a sense of humor and enjoyment

We are Zizzi. At Zizzi, we are a family. It’s never just me, always we. Customers included.