Assistant Head Chef

Role: Assistant Head Chef / Sous Chef

Pay: Up to £15.75 per hour, including benefits.

Hourly Rate breakdown

Up to £14.25 per hour, plus £1.50 per hour tronc average.

We live and breathe the ASK Factor and use its core values to guide everything we do

• Heartfelt: We love what we do and believe in what we say.
• Respectful: We care about how we make people feel and our impact on the world around us.
• Generous: We'll go that extra mile to make a difference.
• Spirited: We're determined, always moving forward to be the best we can be.

As an Assistant Head Chef at ASK Italian, you'll receive

• Comprehensive Training: Full training and career development opportunities available through our award-winning Journey programme.
• Generous Discounts: 50% off at ASK Italian and Zizzi restaurants, including drinks.
• Excellent bonus potential
• Free Meals: Enjoy complimentary meals on shift, with access to a discounted menu.
• Inclusive Dress Code Policy: Part dress code provided, including shoes.
• Paid Holidays: 28 days paid holiday, pro-rata.
• Pension Contributions
• Christmas Day Off: Our restaurants are closed, giving you the freedom to celebrate as you choose.
• Employee Hub: Access to our online platform where you can manage your schedule, request holidays, and access various benefits, including:
  • Early wage access through Stream
  • Well being and GP support for you and your family
  • Discounts on lifestyle brands, including gyms, cinemas, and travel
• Community Volunteering: 1 paid day per year to volunteer in your local food bank.
• A Welcoming Team Environment: Be part of a team that values collaboration, inclusivity, and mutual respect. Create memorable experiences and make friends for life.

What We Ask of You: As an ASK Italian Assistant Head Chef, we value

• Passion: A love for people, diverse cultures, food, and all things Italian, with a passion for growing sales and leading a fantastic team.
• Hospitality: A welcoming attitude, making every customer and Team Member feel at home.
• Teamwork: The ability to lead a team and work well in a fast paced environment, with attention to detail and a commitment to excellent food, service, standards and team development.
• Behaviour: The desire to lead and work collaboratively with the Head Chef and Back of House team with a passion for delivering consistently high standards across all areas of the restaurant, demonstrating empathy, respect, and a dedication to delivering exceptional food and service to all customers.

Join Us: At ASK Italian

At ASK Italian, we embrace diversity and inclusivity wholeheartedly. We invite individuals from all backgrounds to join our vibrant team and play a role in our shared achievements. If you're ready to thrive in a dynamic and supportive workplace, we'd love to welcome you aboard!