Italian Kitchen Chef - Flexible Hours, Path to Head Chef

Zizzi; Bedford; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals

50% off meals

Wage access

Discounts on travel, cinema, top brand

GP & EAP

Career progression

Flexible hours

Job summary

Zizzi in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Chef for our open kitchen. You’ll be hands-on from dough stretching to al dente pasta, working in a fast-paced team to deliver plates to the highest standard.

You should love Italian ingredients, be comfortable under pressure, and available for evenings, weekends and holiday periods. We offer free meals on shift, employee discounts, and career development toward Head Chef roles.

Qualifications

• Some kitchen experience in a similar role or fast-paced kitchen.
• A love for Italian ingredients and the Zizzi menu.
• Positive energy for a busy environment.
• Reliable and available for evenings, weekends and holidays.

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 our menu and specs to keep service fast and consistent.
• Maintain a spotless kitchen and follow food safety procedures.
• Work closely with your team to keep the kitchen running smoothly.

Skills

Kitchen experience

Team player

Food safety

Job description

Zizzi in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Chef for our open kitchen. You’ll be hands-on from dough stretching to al dente pasta, working in a fast-paced team to deliver plates to the highest standard.

You should love Italian ingredients, be comfortable under pressure, and available for evenings, weekends and holiday periods. We offer free meals on shift, employee discounts, and career development toward Head Chef roles.