Pizza & Pasta Chef — Open-Kitchen Mastery & Growth

Zizzi; Whitstable; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals on shift

Wage access via Stream

Discounts on travel

Virtual GP

Career development

Flexible hours

Job summary

Zizzi in Whitstable is seeking an experienced Chef to be the heart of our open kitchen, turning dough and pasta into signature dishes that wow guests. You’ll work in a high-energy environment, stretching dough, perfecting al dente pasta, and maintaining top standards while supporting your team.

We value reliability, fast pace, and a love for Italian ingredients. This role offers flexible hours and a minimum-hour contract, with opportunities to grow toward senior kitchen positions.

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

Team player

Positive energy

Reliability

Job description

Zizzi in Whitstable is seeking an experienced Chef to be the heart of our open kitchen, turning dough and pasta into signature dishes that wow guests. You’ll work in a high-energy environment, stretching dough, perfecting al dente pasta, and maintaining top standards while supporting your team.

We value reliability, fast pace, and a love for Italian ingredients. This role offers flexible hours and a minimum-hour contract, with opportunities to grow toward senior kitchen positions.