Chef - UK
Zizzi
Starts at £11.90 Per Hour + Benefits, Tronc, Service Charge & Tips depends on Experience
Guildford
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About Zizzi
Zizzi is a restaurant chain. They serve Italian food.
Job description from Zizzi
Calling all Pizza lovers!!.......(Pasta lovers are welcome too)
Chef £11.90 per hour plus tronc and benefits
As part of the Back of House team you could be making salads, desserts, pasta or pizza in the theatre of the open kitchen, prepping and organising to make a great shift.
What you'll get:
- Treat yourself and your friends with 50% Zizzi & ASK Italian (drinks included)
- Never go hungry with free & heavily discounted menu on shift
- Get rewarded by your customers with a generous tronc system
- 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
What will you be doing? Here's a taster:
- Be passionate about our food, knowing the menu and our specs inside out, and sharing this passion with your team.
- Working with the whole restaurant team to help deliver Great Times for our customers and taking absolute pride in the presentation and quality of food from your kitchen.
- Making sure the restaurant and kitchen is Looking Fabulous at all times, are hitting the mark set out in our policies, processes and guidelines, and that your team are doing the same.
And you do all that through our Zizzi Values - its what matters to us
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.
Job insights from Breakroom
Chefs
Chefs prepare and cook food in restaurants, hotels and bars.
What you’ll do as a chef:
- Plan meals
- Prepare and cook food
- Purchase food and look after a budget
- Be responsible for the hygiene and safety of food served
Is it right for you?
This job may involve:
- Standing
- Physical activities
- Wearing a uniform
- Cleaning
- Anti-social hours
Map
Guildford
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What employees say
Pay
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Only some people are paid a living wage
Do Zizzi pay chefs enough to live on?
Some people are not paid a living wage.
How we know this
50% of people say they are paid below the Real Living Wage for where they live.Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between October 2022 and September 2024.
Why this matters
Everyone should be paid enough to live on.
The Real Living Wage is a voluntary rate employers can sign up to that is based on the real cost of living.
The current rates are £12.00 per hour, and £13.15 per hour in London.
Find out more in our explainer about the Real Living Wage.
Needs improving
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Most people are paid below market rates
Do Zizzi pay chefs market rates?
Most people are paid less than average for their job.
How we know this
69% of people are paid below average for the type of work they do.Based on data from 13 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between October 2022 and September 2024.
Why this matters
Pay can vary a lot between types of job. Employers should be ensuring that the rates their staff are paid are in line with similar roles elsewhere.
Needs improving
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Most people don’t get paid breaks
Do chefs at Zizzi get paid breaks?
No. Most people don’t get paid breaks.
How we know this
100% of people say they don’t get paid breaks.Based on data from 12 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between October 2022 and September 2024.
Why this matters
A good job should have paid breaks.
You should be paid for all your time at work, whether you’re on a break or not.
Needs improving
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Most people don’t get sick pay
Do Zizzi pay chefs sick pay?
No. Most people don’t get proper sick pay.
How we know this
92% of people say they wouldn’t get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.Based on data from 13 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between October 2022 and September 2024.
Why this matters
Everyone gets sick sometimes. You should be able to take time off without worrying.
At a good job you should still get paid if you’re scheduled to work but can’t due to sickness. Your contract should say how many sick days you can take each year.
This is more than the legal minimum, which says you should only get paid if you are unwell for 4 full days. See Citizens Advice for more details.
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Most people don’t do unpaid extra work
Do chefs at Zizzi do extra work that they don't get paid for?
Rarely. Most people don’t do unpaid extra work.
How we know this
75% of people report that they don’t do extra unpaid work.Based on data from 12 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between October 2022 and September 2024.
Why this matters
Everyone should get paid for any extra work they do, even if it is outside your contracted hours. At a good job, you should be paid for all the time you spend at work.
Hours and flexibility
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Needs improving
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Less than 4 weeks notice of shifts
How much notice do chefs get of their shift pattern at Zizzi?
Most people don’t get 4 weeks notice of when they’re working.
How we know this
- 100% of people with changing schedules report getting one week notice or less.
- 0% of people with changing schedules report getting two weeks notice.
- 0% of people with changing schedules report getting three weeks notice.
- 0% of people with changing schedules report getting four weeks notice or more.
Based on data from 13 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between October 2022 and September 2024.
Why this matters
At a good job, you get plenty of notice about when you’re working.
This makes it easy for you to plan the rest of life, as well as your finances, because you know how much you’ll be working and when.
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Some people worry about their hours
Do chefs at Zizzi worry about hours?
Some people worry about getting enough hours.
How we know this
62% of people report they worry about getting enough hours.Based on data from 13 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between October 2022 and September 2024.
Why this matters
At a good job, you shouldn’t have to worry about getting enough hours each week.
A good job should guarantee you a minimum number of hours in a contract, if you want it.
This makes it easier to plan your finances, because you know how much you’ll be earning.
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Only some people get a choice of shifts
Do chefs at Zizzi get to choose the shifts they work?
Some people don’t get enough choice over which shifts they work.
How we know this
46% report that their manager doesn’t give them enough choice over which shifts they work.Based on data from 13 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between October 2022 and September 2024.
Why this matters
A good job is flexible around your personal life. This means you get a say in when you prefer to work.
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Can be hard to change shifts
How easy is it for chefs at Zizzi to change shifts?
Some people find it hard to change shifts.
How we know this
55% of people report that it’s hard to change shifts if they need to.Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2023 and September 2024.
Why this matters
A good job is flexible around your personal life. It should be easy to change a shift if you need to, whether that’s in an emergency or for planning ahead.
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Easy to book holiday
How easy is it for chefs to book a holiday at Zizzi?
Most people find it easy to book holiday.
How we know this
91% of people report it’s easy to book holidays.Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2023 and September 2024.
Why this matters
A good job should let you take time off when you need it, and it shouldn’t be a nightmare to arrange.
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Shifts can get changed at short notice
Do Zizzi managers change chefs shifts at short notice?
Some managers change people’s shifts at short notice.
How we know this
36% of people say their manager changes their shifts at the last minute.Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between October 2022 and September 2024.
Why this matters
If your manager is often changing your shifts at short notice that’s a sign of poor planning. At a good job you won’t be messed around at the last minute.
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Most people find it easy to take sick leave
How easy is it for chefs to take sick leave at Zizzi?
Most people find it easy to take sick leave.
How we know this
70% of people report that it’s easy to take time off if they are sick.Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2023 and September 2024.
Why this matters
Everyone gets sick sometimes. You should be able to take time off when you need to.
A good job should support you when you’re unwell and have systems in place that will allow you to take time off to recover when you need it.
Workplace
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Only some people feel treated with respect
Do chefs at Zizzi feel treated with respect by their managers?
Some people don’t feel treated with respect by their managers.
How we know this
38% of people say they’re not treated with respect by their managers.Based on data from 13 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between October 2022 and September 2024.
Why this matters
Everyone should get treated with respect by their managers. You shouldn’t feel discriminated against or bullied, and if you have a problem you should be able to speak to someone about it.
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Most people get proper breaks
Do chefs at Zizzi get proper breaks?
Most people get proper breaks.
How we know this
75% of people report that they get to take proper breaks.Based on data from 12 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between October 2022 and September 2024.
Why this matters
When you take a break it should be a proper rest. It should last the full duration and you shouldn’t get pulled off it.
Needs improving
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Most people are stressed
Is it stressful for chefs to work at Zizzi?
Most people feel stressed here.
How we know this
85% of people say they often feel stressed at work.Based on data from 13 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between October 2022 and September 2024.
Why this matters
Work isn’t always easy, but if you’re frequently feel stressed, that’s not good.
Your employer should support you with enough people and resources to get your job done without feeling overwhelmed.
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Only some people enjoy their job
Do chefs at Zizzi enjoy their jobs?
Only some people enjoy their job.
How we know this
40% of people report they don’t enjoy their job.Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between October 2022 and September 2024.
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Only some people recommend their team
Do chefs at Zizzi recommend working with their team?
Only some people recommend working with their team.
How we know this
62% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.Based on data from 13 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between October 2022 and September 2024.
Why this matters
A good job means enjoying the place where you work.
The people you work with every day really matter. They can be the difference between a terrible day and a great one.
If you’d recommend your team to a friend, this shows that something’s going right.
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Only some people get enough training
Do chefs get enough training when they start at Zizzi?
Some people did’t get enough training when they started.
How we know this
62% of people report they didn’t get enough training when they started working here.Based on data from 13 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between October 2022 and September 2024.
Why this matters
A good job should give you good training when you start, not just drop you in at the deep end.
This means that you’ll be happier and more productive from day one and shows that your employer values you.
It’s also very important if your job involves anything that could be dangerous. Good training from the outset keeps you and your team safe.
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Only some people get support to progress
Are chefs given support to progress at Zizzi?
Only some people are given support to progress here.
How we know this
In the last year, 55% of people report not being given an opportunity to get better at their job, learn a new skill, learn to manage a team or get more responsibility in their role.Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2023 and September 2024.
Why this matters
A good job should help you progress at work, if you want to. That might be supporting you to get better at the job you currently have, learn something new, manage a team or take on more responsibilities.
This means you’ll be able to build on your skills and experience, and earn more money.
Needs improving
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Head office doesn’t understand what’s happening
Do chefs think Zizzi head office understands what's happening where they work?
Most people think head office doesn’t understand what’s happening where they work.
How we know this
73% of people think that this employer’s head office or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.Based on data from 11 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between October 2022 and September 2024.
Why this matters
At a good job, the role of head office should be to support the people on the frontline serving customers.
To do that properly, the company’s owners or head office need to have a good understanding of what’s really happening on the frontline. This is especially important when a company owns multiple locations.
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Only some people feel well informed by head office
Do chefs feel well informed about how Zizzi is doing?
Only some people feel well informed about how the company is doing.
How we know this
50% of people feel that they aren’t kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.Based on data from 12 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between October 2022 and September 2024.
Why this matters
At a good job, there should be a supportive relationship between the people working on the frontline serving customers and the people who own the company or work in head office.
You should be kept informed about how the company is doing as a whole, both in good times and when things get tough for the business.
What Zizzi employees say about their job
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Best thing
Great co-workers, good breaks, decent food,
Worst thing
Managers don't care for anyone but themselves, sit downstairs eating fool all day whilst making everyone do their jobs, customers are rude and have no respect for waiters, pay is poor for the amount we are expected to do, managers sit on their phone on facebook and instagram while team members have 15 mins to clean the whole restaurant and bar and tell us to clock out before we've finished what we are doing, managers get annoyed when we ask them to do manager functions on tills eg. input discounts
Zizzi Front of house, August 2024
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Best thing
The people (some of them) and definitely all the free food!
Worst thing
Site manager is clueless and provides zero training and minimal support
Zizzi Front of house staff, July 2024
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