FM Junior Pizzaiolo

Franco Manca Guildford; Guildford; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free pizzas

Sourdough bread

Pension plan

Wellbeing support

Discounts and savings

Gym discounts

Annual events

Staff dining discount

Referral bonus

Franco Academy

Job summary

Franco Manca Guildford is hiring a Junior Pizza Chef to join our team. You’ll prepare and cook sourdough pizzas, ensuring top quality while working closely with colleagues to deliver fast, friendly service. Prior kitchen experience helps, but training will be provided to learn our sourdough methods.

You’ll join a lively kitchen with a focus on teamwork, high standards, and a positive, energetic atmosphere. Join us to grow your skills in a craft-focused pizza environment.

Qualifications

• Passion for food and willingness to learn.
• Some professional kitchen experience; training provided for pizza skills.
• Team player in a fast-paced environment.
• Attention to detail to ensure high pizza quality.
• Positive attitude and eagerness to grow skills.

Responsibilities

• Create sourdough pizzas and maintain high standards.
• Prepare and cook pizzas to perfection.
• Work with the team to deliver fast, efficient service.
• Handle dough, stretch bases, and top pizzas with quality ingredients.
• Keep the kitchen clean and organized from prep to service.
• Bring energy and passion to the kitchen and Franco Manca vibe.

Skills

Pizza making

Food preparation

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Positive attitude

Job description

• £12.91– 15.40 per hour OTE (including servicecharge - our data says you can earn between £1 to £2.5 per hour on top of yourpay)
• Freeyummy pizzas and soft drinks on every shift
• FreeSourdough bread to cook at home
• Apension scheme to set you up for the future
• 24/7virtual GP access and confidential counselling sessions and advice onwellbeing, money, legal and personal matters.
• Cashback,online discounts and discounted shopping vouchers to help with everydaysavings.
• Gymand fitness discounts, cinema tickets, family days out and exclusivehospitality perks.
• Annualsocial events, incentives and competitions
• 50%staff discount when dining in any Franco Manca restaurants
• Upto £500 employee referral scheme (T&C apply)
• Ongoingpersonal growth and development with our Franco Academy all over the UK

About Us:

At Franco Manca, pizza is more than food – it’s a craft. Oursourdough is slow-rising and made fresh every day, our ingredients are seasonaland sourced from trusted suppliers, and every pizza is cooked to perfection inour traditional wood-fired ovens. We’re all about keeping it simple, authentic,and delicious. But what really makes us special is our team – passionate,hardworking, and always up for a laugh. If you’re ready to roll dough, fire upthe oven, and be part of something amazing, we’d love to have you on board.

What You’ll Do:

• As aJunior Pizza Chef, you’ll be at the heart of what we do – creating thepizzas that keep our guests coming back for more.
• You’llprepare and cook our legendary sourdough pizzas to perfection, maintaininghigh standards every time.
• Workclosely with your team to deliver a fast, efficient service, even duringthe busiest shifts.
• Handlefresh dough, stretch bases, and top pizzas with the finest ingredients.
• Keepthe kitchen clean, organized, and running smoothly – from prep to service.
• Bringenergy and passion to the kitchen, contributing to the Franco Manca vibe.

What You’ll Bring to the Role:

• We’relooking for someone who’s passionate about food, ready to learn, and eagerto be part of a great team.
• You’llhave some experience in a professional kitchen (though if you’re new topizza, we’ll teach you everything you need to know!).
• Be ateam player who thrives in a fast-paced environment.
• Payattention to detail, ensuring every pizza meets our high standards.
• Lovefood, people, and working in a buzzing kitchen.
• Bringa positive attitude, a willingness to learn, and a hunger to grow yourskills.

What you’ll get:

• £12.91– 15.40 per hour OTE (including servicecharge - our data says you can earn between £1 to £2.5 per hour on top of yourpay)
• Freeyummy pizzas and soft drinks on every shift
• FreeSourdough bread to cook at home
• 28days holiday (pro rata)
• Apension scheme to set you up for the future
• 24/7virtual GP access and confidential counselling sessions and advice onwellbeing, money, legal and personal matters.
• Cashback,online discounts and discounted shopping vouchers to help with everydaysavings.
• Gymand fitness discounts, cinema tickets, family days out and exclusivehospitality perks.
• Annualsocial events, incentives and competitions
• 50%staff discount when dining in any Franco Manca restaurants
• Upto £500 employee referral scheme (T&C apply)
• Ongoingpersonal growth and development with our Franco Academy all over the UK

About Us:

At Franco Manca, pizza is more than food – it’s a craft. Oursourdough is slow-rising and made fresh every day, our ingredients are seasonaland sourced from trusted suppliers, and every pizza is cooked to perfection inour traditional wood-fired ovens. We’re all about keeping it simple, authentic,and delicious. But what really makes us special is our team – passionate,hardworking, and always up for a laugh. If you’re ready to roll dough, fire upthe oven, and be part of something amazing, we’d love to have you on board.

What You’ll Do:

• As aJunior Pizza Chef, you’ll be at the heart of what we do – creating thepizzas that keep our guests coming back for more.
• You’llprepare and cook our legendary sourdough pizzas to perfection, maintaininghigh standards every time.
• Workclosely with your team to deliver a fast, efficient service, even duringthe busiest shifts.
• Handlefresh dough, stretch bases, and top pizzas with the finest ingredients.
• Keepthe kitchen clean, organized, and running smoothly – from prep to service.
• Bringenergy and passion to the kitchen, contributing to the Franco Manca vibe.

What You’ll Bring to the Role:

• We’relooking for someone who’s passionate about food, ready to learn, and eagerto be part of a great team.
• You’llhave some experience in a professional kitchen (though if you’re new topizza, we’ll teach you everything you need to know!).
• Be ateam player who thrives in a fast-paced environment.
• Payattention to detail, ensuring every pizza meets our high standards.
• Lovefood, people, and working in a buzzing kitchen.
• Bringa positive attitude, a willingness to learn, and a hunger to grow yourskills.

Franco Manca is proud to be an equalopportunities employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating aninclusive environment for all our people. We welcome applications from everyoneand recruit based on skills, experience, and potential. If you need anyadjustments during the application or interview process, please let us know andwe’ll be happy to support you.

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