Open-Kitchen Italian Chef — Fast-Paced, Flexible Hours

Zizzi Ristorante; Oxford; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals on shift

Earned wage access (Stream)

Staff discounts

Virtual GP

Career development

Flexible hours

Minimum-hour contract

Job summary

Zizzi Ristorante in Oxford is seeking an experienced Chef to join our open kitchen, where dough is stretched and pasta is perfected, and guests can see the magic happen. You will master the menu, maintain high standards under pressure, and work with the team to keep service fast and smooth while developing toward Assistant Head Chef and Head Chef roles.

We offer flexible hours, a minimum-hour contract, free meals on shift, earned wage access, staff discounts, a Virtual GP, and ongoing career

Qualifications

• Some kitchen experience in a similar role or fast-paced kitchen.
• Love for Italian ingredients and mastering the Zizzi menu.
• Positive energy for a busy, high-energy environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook menu to spec in a high-energy open kitchen.
• Maintain high quality and consistency of every dish from your section.
• Master the menu and specs to keep service fast during rushes.
• Maintain a spotless kitchen and follow food safety procedures.
• Collaborate with the team to keep the kitchen running smoothly.

Skills

Team player

Ability to work under pressure

Attention to quality

Fast-paced environment

Job description

Zizzi Ristorante in Oxford is seeking an experienced Chef to join our open kitchen, where dough is stretched and pasta is perfected, and guests can see the magic happen. You will master the menu, maintain high standards under pressure, and work with the team to keep service fast and smooth while developing toward Assistant Head Chef and Head Chef roles.

We offer flexible hours, a minimum-hour contract, free meals on shift, earned wage access, staff discounts, a Virtual GP, and ongoing career