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<strong>Role: Assistant Head Chef / Sous Chef<br><br></strong><strong>Pay: Up to £15.25 per hour, including benefits.<br><br></strong><strong>Hourly Rate Breakdown<br><br></strong><strong>Up to £13.75 per hour, plus £1.50 per hour tronc average.<br><br></strong>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.<br><br>We support everyone in their own journey, and value each person's unique background and experience to create our incredible ASK Italian teams!<br><br><strong>We live and breathe the ASK Factor and use its core values to guide everything we do: <br><br></strong><ul><li>Heartfelt: We love what we do and believe in what we say.</li><li>Respectful: We care about how we make people feel and our impact on the world around us.</li><li>Generous: We'll go that extra mile to make a difference.</li><li>Spirited: We're determined, always moving forward to be the best we can be.<br><br></li></ul><strong>As an Assistant Head Chef at ASK Italian, you'll receive:<br><br></strong><ul><li>Comprehensive Training: Full training and career development opportunities available through our award-winning Journey programme.</li><li>Generous Discounts: 50% off at ASK Italian and Zizzi restaurants, including drinks.</li><li>Excellent bonus potential</li><li>Free Meals: Enjoy complimentary meals on shift, with access to a discounted menu.</li><li>Inclusive Dress Code Policy: Part dress code provided, including shoes.</li><li>Paid Holidays: 28 days paid holiday, pro-rata.</li><li>Pension Contributions</li><li>Christmas Day Off: Our restaurants are closed, giving you the freedom to celebrate as you choose.</li><li>Employee Hub: Access to our online platform where you can manage your schedule, request holidays, and access various benefits, including:</li><ul><li>Early wage access through Wagestream</li><li>Well-being and GP support for you and your family</li><li>Discounts on lifestyle brands, including gyms, cinemas, and travel</li></ul><li>Community Volunteering: 1 paid day per year to volunteer in your local food bank.</li><li>A Welcoming Team Environment: Be part of a team that values collaboration, inclusivity, and mutual respect. Create memorable experiences and make friends for life.<br><br></li></ul><strong>What We Ask of You: As an ASK Italian Assistant Head Chef, we value:<br><br></strong><ul><li>Passion: A love for people, diverse cultures, food, and all things Italian, with a passion for growing sales and leading a fantastic team.</li><li>Hospitality: A welcoming attitude, making every customer and Team Member feel at home.</li><li>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.</li><li>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.<br><br></li></ul><strong>Join Us: At ASK Italian</strong>, 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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