Executive Chef Assistant

1 month ago


Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom Zizzi Full time
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As an Assistant Head Chef at Zizzi, you will be a senior part of the kitchen team, responsible for running the kitchen in the Head Chef's absence. You will lead by example, demonstrating a passion for food and a commitment to delivering exceptional results.

Key Responsibilities
  • Stepping into the Head Chef's shoes, leading the kitchen team to deliver great food and maximum profitability.
  • Planning and preparing for shifts, ensuring the right level of food is prepared and delegating duties to the team.
  • Working with the whole restaurant team to deliver Great Times for our customers and taking pride in the presentation and quality of food from your kitchen.
  • Maintaining the restaurant and kitchen to the highest standards, adhering to our policies, processes, and guidelines.
What We Offer
  • Treat yourself and your friends with 50% Zizzi & ASK Italian (drinks included)
  • Never go hungry with free & heavily discounted menu on shift
  • Wagestream available to instantly access earned wages
  • Make the most of your time off work with discounts on cinema tickets, travel websites and big brands available
  • Stay in touch with what's going on with our online Zizzi community that also provides access to your rotas and payslips
  • Need some support? We have a free Employee Assistance Programme with access to GPs and wellbeing support
  • Time for a break with 28 days holiday (pro rata)
  • Plenty of opportunity to develop and progress your career if that's what you want
  • Plan for the future with Company pension contributions
  • Look the part with Zizzi branded T-Shirts and aprons provided
Our Values
  • Growth - You aim to be better than yesterday. We're on a constant journey to be better, so we seek growth as a team, in our business and in the ways we contribute to the world.
  • Individuality - You celebrate the differences. We take pride in what makes us special, and encourage everyone to be the best version of themselves whoever they are.
  • Drive - You make it happen. We adapt to the challenges of today, avoiding cutting corners, and motivate everyone to strive for more.
  • Togetherness - You want to be part of more. We always have each others backs, embracing the challenges as much as the great times.
  • Fun - You enjoy the everyday. As much as we take our goals seriously, we don't take ourselves seriously.

We are Zizzi. At Zizzi we are a family. It's never me, always we. Customers included.

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