Open-Kitchen Chef: Fast-Paced Italian Mastery & Growth

Zizzi Restaurants; Lincoln; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals on shift

50% off meals off shift

Earned wage access

Travel discounts

Cinema discounts

Brand discounts

24/7 Virtual GP

Employee assistance

Career development

Flexible hours

Minimum-hour contract

Job summary

Zizzi Restaurants in Lincoln is seeking an experienced Chef for our open kitchen. You’ll stretch dough, perfect al dente pasta, and ensure every plate reflects our standards. You’ll thrive under pressure, work as part of a team, and keep energy high during busy periods.

We offer flexible hours, a minimum-hour contract, and benefits like meal perks, wage access, and staff discounts. Join our vibrant Italian kitchen and grow with us toward head chef opportunities.

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 ingredients

Energetic under pressure

Reliable

Tools

Open kitchen teamwork

Job description

Zizzi Restaurants in Lincoln is seeking an experienced Chef for our open kitchen. You’ll stretch dough, perfect al dente pasta, and ensure every plate reflects our standards. You’ll thrive under pressure, work as part of a team, and keep energy high during busy periods.

We offer flexible hours, a minimum-hour contract, and benefits like meal perks, wage access, and staff discounts. Join our vibrant Italian kitchen and grow with us toward head chef opportunities.