Bristol - Sous Pizzaiolo - Pizza Chef

Mission Mars; West of England; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

International trips

50% venue discount

Bonus scheme

Guestlist access

Food & drinks after shift

Career progression

Training & development

Annual events invites

Birthday gift

Best Companies recognition

Job summary

Mission Mars is seeking a Senior Sous Pizzaiolo for Rudy's Pizzeria in the UK. You will work closely with the Head Pizzaiolo to run the kitchen, uphold quality across every service, and lead the team to perform at their best.

You'll manage station prep, workflow, and service execution, while coaching and developing staff. This leadership role balances craftsmanship with people management, offering clear progression toward Head Pizzaiolo within a fast‑growing, award‑winning group known for its

Qualifications

• Proven kitchen leadership experience in a high-volume environment.
• Expert-level Neapolitan pizza knowledge and technique.
• Strong organisational skills to manage a full service under pressure.
• Natural coach and communicator who brings out the best in a team.
• Meticulous standards around food safety and hygiene.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the Head Pizzaiolo in running kitchen.
• Managing station prep, workflow, and service execution across every shift.
• Leading and motivating the kitchen team.
• Maintaining Rudy's quality standards and recipe adherence.
• Overseeing food hygiene, allergen compliance, and health & safety.
• Contributing to training, coaching, and the ongoing development of the team.
• Taking full ownership of the kitchen in the Head Pizzaiolo's absence.
• Supporting stock management, ordering, and waste reduction initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Neapolitan pizza knowledge

Team coaching

Organisational skills

Food safety

Job description

Sous Pizzaiolo

Our right hand.

Position: Sous Pizzaiolo - SENIOR PIZZIOLO EXPERIENCE NEEDED*

Salary: £15.35 | Tips & Tronc | Bi-Weekly Bonus

Contract: Full time

The Sous Pizzaiolo sits at the heart of the Rudy's Pizzeria. Working closely with the Head Pizzaiolo, you'll manage the day-to-day running of the kitchen, maintain quality across every single service, and make sure the team around you are developing and performing at their best. This is a leadership role as much as it is a craft role.

Let us Introduce ourselves

Born in Manchester in 2015, Rudy's was built on one idea: passion beats everything. Fresh dough made daily, the finest Italian ingredients, and pizzas cooked in just 60 seconds flat. We're now 39 sites across the UK and still growing - and the energy that started us hasn't gone anywhere.

Your Day-to-Day

• Supporting the Head Pizzaiolo in running kitchen
• Managing station prep, workflow, and service execution across every shift
• Leading and motivating the kitchen team
• Maintaining Rudy's quality standards and recipe adherence consistently
• Overseeing food hygiene, allergen compliance, and health & safety
• Contributing to training, coaching, and the ongoing development of the team
• Taking full ownership of the kitchen in the Head Pizzaiolo's absence
• Supporting stock management, ordering, and waste reduction initiatives

What Rudy's needs

• Proven kitchen leadership experience in a high-volume environment
• Expert-level Neapolitan pizza knowledge and technique
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage a full service under pressure
• A natural coach and communicator who genuinely gets the best from a team
• Meticulous standards around food safety and hygiene
• Ambition and drive to progress to Head Pizzaiolo level

The Good Stuff

• Worldwide pizza trips - Naples, New York, and wherever comes next
• 50% discount across all Mission Mars venues - for you, friends & family
• Bonus scheme
• Free guestlist entry to Albert Hall, Manchester
• Complimentary food & drink after every shift
• Real progression opportunities with clear career pathways
• Industry-leading training & development programmes
• Festa di Natale & Barbecue Estivo invitations every year
• Birthday card & gift - we celebrate our people properly
• Work for a 'World Class' business, as voted by Best Companies 2024

Why Rudy's you ask? We asked some of the team for you

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.

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