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

Zizzi; Reading; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals on shift

50% off meals off shift

Earned wages access with Stream

Discounts on travel, cinema, and top品牌

24/7 Virtual GP & EAP

Career development opportunities to AP

Job summary

Zizzi is seeking an experienced Chef to join our open kitchen in Reading. You’ll be at the heart of the action, from dough stretching to al dente pasta, delivering dishes to our exacting standards in a fast-paced setting.

You’ll thrive as a team player, maintain high energy, and be available for evenings, weekends, and holiday periods while embracing the brand’s Italian spirit and quality standards.

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.
• 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

Team player

Job description

Zizzi is seeking an experienced Chef to join our open kitchen in Reading. You’ll be at the heart of the action, from dough stretching to al dente pasta, delivering dishes to our exacting standards in a fast-paced setting.

You’ll thrive as a team player, maintain high energy, and be available for evenings, weekends, and holiday periods while embracing the brand’s Italian spirit and quality standards.