Open-Kitchen Chef - Fast-Paced Italian Menu, Free Meals

Zizzi Ristorante; Oxford; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals on shift

50% off meals off shift

Earned wages access

Discounts on travel and cinema

24/7 Virtual GP

Employee Assistance Program

Career development potential

Flexible hours

Minimum-hour contract

Job summary

Zizzi Ristorante in Oxford is seeking an experienced Chef for our busy open kitchen, where you stretch dough and perfect al dente pasta. You’ll work under pressure to keep standards high and ensure every plate looks and tastes spectacular.

You’ll grow with us toward Assistant Head Chef and Head Chef roles. We offer flexible hours, minimum-hour contracts, free meals on shift, wage-access, and discounts, plus 24/7 GP and EAP to support you.

Qualifications

• Some kitchen experience in a similar role or fast-paced kitchen.
• Love for Italian ingredients and a genuine desire to master the Zizzi menu.
• Ability to thrive in a high-energy open kitchen and maintain high standards.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook menu to spec in a busy open kitchen.
• Maintain quality of every dish and ensure fast, consistent service during rushes.
• Follow food safety procedures and keep the kitchen spotless.
• Work closely with the team to keep the kitchen running smoothly.

Skills

Kitchen experience

Team player

Italian ingredients love

Job description

Zizzi Ristorante in Oxford is seeking an experienced Chef for our busy open kitchen, where you stretch dough and perfect al dente pasta. You’ll work under pressure to keep standards high and ensure every plate looks and tastes spectacular.

You’ll grow with us toward Assistant Head Chef and Head Chef roles. We offer flexible hours, minimum-hour contracts, free meals on shift, wage-access, and discounts, plus 24/7 GP and EAP to support you.