Head Chef

Role overview

Zizzi is looking for a Head Chef to take ownership of the kitchen in its Bridgend restaurant. This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who is energetic, passionate about food and service, and committed to helping the restaurant deliver a consistently excellent customer experience. You will work side by side with the General Manager, champion the brand’s culture and values, and set the standard for the whole kitchen team.

The position comes with competitive pay, a bonus scheme, and tronc. It is ideal for a team-oriented chef who leads by example, takes pride in presentation and quality, and is willing to get involved in day-to-day service to keep things running smoothly.

What you will receive

• A company bonus scheme
• A 50% discount card for Zizzi and ASK Italian, including drinks, for you and your friends
• Free and heavily discounted meals while on shift
• Access to tronc so you can benefit from customer rewards
• Wagestream access to earned wages when you need them
• Discounts on cinema tickets, travel sites, and major brands
• Access to an online staff community, including rotas and payslips
• A free employee assistance programme with GP and wellbeing support
• 28 days of holiday, pro rata
• Opportunities to grow and progress within the business
• Company pension contributions
• Zizzi-branded T-shirts and aprons provided

Key responsibilities

You will have full accountability for the kitchen and play a major role in the restaurant’s success. Working closely with the General Manager, you will lead the team to produce exceptional food, maintain strong profitability, and meet health and safety requirements.

You will also be responsible for building a strong kitchen team by helping recruit, onboard, develop, motivate, and retain talent. A deep knowledge of the menu is essential, along with the ability to train others so they can deliver the same standard.

Day to day, you will collaborate with the wider restaurant team to create memorable experiences for customers, keep food presentation and quality at a high level, and make sure food costs remain within target. You will also ensure the team understands and follows company policies, processes, and guidelines.

Values and culture

The role is guided by Zizzi’s values: Growth, Individuality, Drive, Togetherness, and Fun. The restaurant culture is built around teamwork, supporting one another, striving to improve, and enjoying the work while still taking standards seriously.

About the team culture

Zizzi describes its workplace as a family where success is shared and everyone works together, including customers. The company encourages people to grow, be themselves, adapt to challenges, support each other, and bring energy and enjoyment to everyday service.

Additional information

This is a full-time, on-site position based in Bridgend, Wales, United Kingdom. Pay is offered at competitive rates along with a generous bonus scheme and tronc, though no fixed salary figure was provided.