About Zenchef:

At Zenchef, we empower over 20,000 European restaurants. Our platform streamlines reservations, optimizes table management, and fosters lasting connections. With a suite of features enhancing the entire dining journey, we redefine experiences, turning first-time diners into loyal regulars. Our mission is to create memorable dining moments, and our vision is a restaurant industry where technology brings people together at the table. At Zenchef, our core values - Craft, Thrive & Heart - guide everything we do. We are dedicated craftspeople who blend ownership with hospitality, prioritise quality, and embrace continuous growth. Leadership, a focus on long-term success, and a commitment to development shape our decisions, creating an environment where everyone can thrive. Rooted in trust and compassion, we celebrate unity and cherish the moments we share together.

👋🏻 Your purpose:

At Zenchef, a leading European SaaS platform powering 25,000+ restaurants with 15 years of experience, you’ll play a key role in shaping the product experience that helps restaurants thrive. As a Product Design apprentice, you’ll work alongside senior designers, product managers, and engineers to develop user-centered solutions — starting with our critical self-onboarding tool. Your mission: help new users get live in under 30 minutes by simplifying complex setups into intuitive, accessible flows that increase adoption and reduce churn.

🫱🏼‍🫲Your team:

Join a passionate Product Design team of 3 designers driving impactful user experiences across multiple platforms: a React B2B web app, native and React-native Android and iOS apps, and various white-label products. Working closely with Product, Tech, and Customer-facing teams, you’ll gain hands-on experience with a token-based design system in React and collaborate in an international environment dedicated to creativity, quality, and continuous learning.

🧑🏼‍🍳 What you will do:

• Collaborare closely with a senior product designer, product manager, and tech lead on designing and iterating our self-onboarding tool, helping users set up quickly and confidently.

• Translate user research and business goals into wireframes, prototypes, and interactive flows using Figma, contributing to usability testing and feedback sessions.

• Learn to deliver precise, developer-friendly design handoffs that speed up implementation and maintain quality.

• Support maintaining and evolving our token-based design system in Figma, while building clear documentation for its usage, ensuring visual consistency and accessibility.

• Develop the confidence and skills to advocate for your design decisions, gaining trust by clearly communicating the “why” behind your pixels.

• Participate in design reviews and knowledge-sharing sessions to refine your skills and uphold team standards.

Requirements:

🍽️ What you will bring to the table:

• Bachelor’s degree in product design or equivalent, with a strong foundation in UX/UI principles, design patterns, and more.

• Understanding of design systems, tokens, and accessibility, with a strong motivation to learn their specific application within a SaaS B2B environment.

• A curious, user-first mindset and a genuine interest in the customers we serve, coupled with eagerness to explore ideas, embrace feedback, and iterate quickly to craft the best possible solutions.

• An eye for detail and visual consistency, with an appreciation for creating polished, responsive designs that elevate the overall user experience.

• Ability to focus deeply on tasks and stay productive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment where priorities can shift.

• A collaborative attitude and openness to growing communication and teamwork skills through mentorship and practice.

• Fluency in English.

Equal opportunity employment

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse team where everyone feels welcome. We do not discriminate basedon race, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender, age, mental or physical ability, or any other aspect of identity. We strongly believe that diversity contributes to a more successful company.