Italian Kitchen Chef — Fast-Paced, Flexible Hours

Zizzi; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals on shift

50% off meals off shift

Earned wage access via Stream

Travel discounts

Cinema discounts

24/7 Virtual GP

Employee Assistance Program

Career development opportunities

Flexible hours

Minimum-hour contract

Job summary

Zizzi in Maidstone is seeking an experienced Chef for our open kitchen, where you’ll stretch dough, perfect al dente pasta, and craft plates with speed and care. You’ll work in a high-energy environment, delivering consistent quality and maintaining standards under pressure.

You’ll join a team that values energy, collaboration, and pride in every dish, with opportunities to grow toward Head Chef while enjoying flexible hours and staff perks.

Qualifications

• Some kitchen experience in a similar role or fast-paced kitchen.
• A love for Italian ingredients and a genuine desire to master the Zizzi menu.
• Positive energy for a busy, high-energy environment.
• Reliable and available for evenings, weekends, and busy holiday periods.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook our menu to spec in a busy, high-energy open kitchen.
• Take pride in the quality of every dish that leaves your section.
• Master the menu and specs to keep service fast and consistent.
• Maintain a spotless kitchen and follow all food safety procedures.
• Work closely with your team to keep the kitchen running smoothly.

Skills

Kitchen experience

Italian ingredients

Positive energy

Evenings weekends availability

Job description

Zizzi in Maidstone is seeking an experienced Chef for our open kitchen, where you’ll stretch dough, perfect al dente pasta, and craft plates with speed and care. You’ll work in a high-energy environment, delivering consistent quality and maintaining standards under pressure.

You’ll join a team that values energy, collaboration, and pride in every dish, with opportunities to grow toward Head Chef while enjoying flexible hours and staff perks.