Assistant Head Chef

Company: Azzurri Restaurants Limited
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Location: Ospringe
Job Description:

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!

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Posted: May 29th, 2026