Italian Kitchen Chef — Fast-Paced Open Kitchen, Growth Path

Zizzi Restaurants; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals

Wage access (earned wage access)

Discounts on travel, cinema, and top品牌

Virtual GP and EAP

Career development opportunities

Flexible hours

Minimum-hour contract

Job summary

Zizzi Restaurants in the United Kingdom seeks an experienced Chef to join our open kitchen. You will prepare and cook dishes to spec, ensuring high quality during busy service while maintaining a clean, safe kitchen.

This role emphasizes speed, accuracy, and team collaboration in a lively, customer-facing environment. We offer an hourly rate of £13.15, benefits, and opportunities for growth within a vibrant Italian casual dining brand.

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 where our guests can see the magic happen.
• Take absolute pride in the quality of every dish that leaves your section, ensuring it turns heads every time.
• Master our menu and specs inside and out so service remains fast and consistent during busy rushes.
• Maintain a spotless kitchen and follow all food safety procedures to the highest standard.
• Work closely with the rest of your team to keep the kitchen running smoothly and the energy high.

Skills

Kitchen experience

Italian cuisine

Team player

High-energy environment

Job description

Zizzi Restaurants in the United Kingdom seeks an experienced Chef to join our open kitchen. You will prepare and cook dishes to spec, ensuring high quality during busy service while maintaining a clean, safe kitchen.

This role emphasizes speed, accuracy, and team collaboration in a lively, customer-facing environment. We offer an hourly rate of £13.15, benefits, and opportunities for growth within a vibrant Italian casual dining brand.