BRISTOL - HEAD CHEF - NEAPOLITAN PIZZA

Rudy's Pizza Napoletana; West of England; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Worldwide pizza trips – Naples, NewY

Up to 32% annual bonus, paid quarterly

Tips & Tronc paid monthly

50% discount across all Mission Mars-

Free guestlist entry to Albert Hall, 2

Complimentary food & drink after every

Real progression opportunities across

Industry-leading training & programmes

Festa di Natale & Barbecue Estivo

Birthday card & gift

World Class business - Best Companies

Job summary

Rudy’s Pizza is seeking a Head Pizzaiolo to lead our Bristol kitchen, ensuring authentic Neapolitan standards and an exceptional guest experience. You’ll own the kitchen, coach the team, and drive consistency across all shifts.

You will manage prep, service and workflows, optimise labour and waste, and uphold food safety. This is a leadership role in a fast-growing, people-centric brand.

Qualifications

• Must have proven Head Pizzaiolo/Senior Pizzaiolo or Senior Sous Chef experience in a high-volume kitchen.
• Deep knowledge of authentic Neapolitan pizza techniques and standards.
• Experience leading, motivating and developing a busy kitchen team.
• Strong commercial awareness, including labour and waste management.
• Excellent food safety and allergen knowledge.
• Ability to stay calm, organised and confident under pressure.
• Genuine passion for great food, people and hospitality.

Responsibilities

• Own the pizza: maintain Rudy's Neapolitan standards and ensure every pizza meets quality.
• Lead the team: coach and develop kitchen staff across levels.
• Run the kitchen: manage prep, service, post-service and operations.
• Drive performance: optimise labour, minimise waste, keep costs sharp.
• Stock control: oversee ordering and inventory in the kitchen.
• Develop people: conduct reviews, deliver training, enable progression.
• Maintain standards: ensure food safety and allergen compliance.
• Collaborate with General Manager to align kitchen and floor operations.

Skills

Head Pizzaiolo experience

Neapolitan pizza knowledge

Kitchen leadership

Labour & waste management

Food safety & allergens

Calm under pressure

Passion for hospitality

Job description

• £42,300 | Tips & Tronc Monthly | Up to 32% Bonus Per Annum paid Quarterly (OTE £55k+)
• Full time

Head Chef - Neapolitan Pizza

Rudy's Pizza

Head Pizzaiolo – Bristol

Location: Bristol

Salary: £42,300 per annum + Tips & Tronc + up to 32% bonus per annum, paid quarterly (OTE up to £55k+)

Contract: Full time

Ready to take the lead?

At Rudy’s, pizza isn’t just what we do. It’s what we obsess over. From perfectly fermented dough to that 60-second bake, every pizza that leaves our kitchen has to be proper. And as our Head Pizzaiolo, you’ll be the person making sure it is — every single time. You’ll take the reins of the whole kitchen operation, leading your team, protecting our Neapolitan standards and creating a kitchen culture people genuinely want to be part of.

So, who are Rudy's?

Born in Manchester in 2015, Rudy's started with a simple idea: make proper Neapolitan pizza and do it really, really well. Fast forward to today and we're now 39 sites strong across the UK — but our obsession hasn't changed. We make our dough fresh every day. We use the best Italian ingredients. We bake our pizzas in around 60 seconds. And, most importantly, we put our people at the heart of everything we do. We're growing fast, but we're not interested in losing what makes Rudy's, Rudy's. That's where you come in.

What will you be getting stuck into?

As Head Pizzaiolo, you'll have full ownership of your kitchen — from the people and the pizza to the performance and the culture.

You'll Be

• Owning the pizza: Maintaining Rudy's Neapolitan standards and making sure every pizza leaving the kitchen is up to scratch
• Leading the team: Inspiring, coaching and developing your kitchen team across all levels
• Running the show: Taking charge of prep, service, post-service and everything in between
• Driving performance: Managing labour effectively, reducing waste and keeping the kitchen commercially sharp
• Keeping things stocked: Taking ownership of stock control, ordering and kitchen organisation
• Growing your people: Running reviews, delivering training and helping your team progress
• Keeping standards sky-high: Ensuring food safety, allergen management and compliance are always on point
• Leading together: Working closely with the General Manager to make sure the kitchen and floor are firing on all cylinders

What makes a great Head Pizzaiolo at Rudy's?

We're looking for someone who can bring serious pizza knowledge and serious leadership skills.

You'll Need

• Proven experience as a Head Pizzaiolo, Senior Pizzaiolo or Senior Sous Chef in a high-volume kitchen
• Deep technical knowledge of authentic Neapolitan pizza
• Experience leading, motivating and developing a busy kitchen team
• Strong commercial awareness, including labour and waste management
• Excellent food safety and allergen knowledge
• The ability to stay calm, organised and confident when the pressure is ON
• A genuine passion for great food, great people and great hospitality

Most importantly? You need to care. About the pizza. About your team. About the guest experience. About doing things properly.

What's in it for you?

We like to look after our people. And we like to have a bit of fun while we're at it.

• Worldwide pizza trips – Naples, New York and wherever our pizza obsession takes us next
• Up to 32% annual bonus, paid quarterly
• Tips & Tronc paid monthly
• 50% discount across all Mission Mars venues – including for friends & family
• Free guestlist entry to Albert Hall, Manchester
• Complimentary food & drink after every shift
• Real progression opportunities across a growing hospitality group
• Industry-leading training & development programmes
• Festa di Natale & Barbecue Estivo – because no one does a team celebration quite like us
• Birthday card & gift – we believe birthdays should be celebrated properly
• Work for a 'World Class' business, as recognised by Best Companies

Still wondering what it's like?

Don't just take our word for it. This is what our teams have to say:

“Great place and people to work with, I’ve made so many new friends.”

“I really enjoy Rudy’s – the atmosphere, my colleagues and the customers are incredibly friendly.”

“I love Mission Mars and Rudy’s – how you train and encourage development. I feel at home here and love my job.”

“Rudy’s has been such a breath of fresh air for me.”

Think you've got what it takes?

If you're a Neapolitan pizza expert, a natural leader and someone who wants to make their mark, we want to hear from you.

Come and lead the kitchen. Develop your team. Make seriously good pizza.

At Mission Mars, we're committed to an inclusive and accessible recruitment process for everyone. If you need any reasonable adjustments at any stage of your application or interview, please let us know at [e-mail].