ASK Italian Edinburgh - Edinburgh

ASK Italian Restaurants Limited; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading restaurant group in Edinburgh seeks an Assistant Head Chef/Sous Chef to lead a passionate kitchen team. You'll ensure outstanding food quality, maintain high standards of service, and cultivate a welcoming atmosphere. With a strong emphasis on teamwork, this role requires a love for food and people, promoting collaboration and inclusivity. Enjoy competitive pay, comprehensive training, and excellent benefits including generous discounts and paid holidays. Join an environment where your passion for hospitality can truly shine.

Benefits

50% off meals at ASK Italian and Zizzi restaurants

28 days paid holiday

Paid day for community volunteering

Comprehensive training opportunities

Early wage access through Stream

Qualifications

• Ability to lead a team in a fast-paced environment with a commitment to high standards.
• Experience in food service and hospitality is desirable.
• A welcoming attitude towards customers and team members.

Responsibilities

• Lead the kitchen team to deliver exceptional food and service.
• Ensure the highest standards of food safety and hygiene.
• Collaborate with the Head Chef to create menu items and specials.

Skills

Passion for food and hospitality

Team leadership

Attention to detail

Customer service skills

Job description

Role:Assistant Head Chef / Sous Chef

Pay: Up to £15.25 per hour, including benefits.

Hourly Rate breakdown:

Up to £13.75 per hour, plus £1.50 per hour tronc average.

At ASK Italian, our people are the heart of our restaurants. ASK Factor is our philosophy, who we are, and showcases our inclusive and full-hearted personality. We're a diverse group of individuals, brought together by our shared passion for delivering excellent food and service.

We support everyone in their own journey, and value each person's unique background and experience to create our incredible ASK Italian teams!

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, 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!