Pizza Chef — Fast-Paced Open Kitchen, Growth Path

Zizzi Ristorante; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals

50% off meals

Earned wage access

Discounts on travel, cinema, brands

24/7 Virtual GP

Career development

Flexible hours

Minimum-hour contract

Evenings/weekends holidays

Job summary

Zizzi Ristorante in Cardiff is seeking an experienced Chef for our open kitchen. You will be hands-on, preparing and cooking our menu with speed and care in a high-energy environment where guests can see the magic happen.

Join a team that values pride in every dish, strict food safety standards, and opportunities to grow to senior chef roles while enjoying flexible hours and staff perks.

Qualifications

• Some kitchen experience in a similar role or fast-paced kitchen.
• Love for Italian ingredients and mastery of the Zizzi menu.
• Willingness to work evenings, weekends and holiday periods.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook menu to spec in a busy open kitchen.
• Ensure high quality and consistent plating as service speeds up.
• Master the menu and specs to keep service fast under pressure.
• Maintain a spotless kitchen and follow food safety procedures.
• Collaborate with the team to keep energy high and kitchen running smoothly.

Skills

Team player

Stamina under pressure

Fast-paced kitchen

Open kitchen experience

Pasta/Italian prep

Job description

Zizzi Ristorante in Cardiff is seeking an experienced Chef for our open kitchen. You will be hands-on, preparing and cooking our menu with speed and care in a high-energy environment where guests can see the magic happen.

Join a team that values pride in every dish, strict food safety standards, and opportunities to grow to senior chef roles while enjoying flexible hours and staff perks.