FM Senior Pizzaiolo

FM Southampton; Southampton; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pizza company in Southampton is seeking a Senior Pizza Chef to lead the kitchen team. The ideal candidate will have experience in pizza preparation, strong leadership skills, and a passion for food. Responsibilities include crafting pizzas, managing kitchen operations, and mentoring junior staff. The role offers numerous benefits including ongoing development opportunities and employee discounts.

Benefits

Generous share of Tronc

Free pizzas and soft drinks

Ongoing personal growth

28 days holiday

Pension scheme

Annual social events

Staff discount

Employee referral scheme

Qualifications

• Experience as a Pizza chef or in a professional kitchen environment.
• Strong leadership skills, capable of inspiring and supporting a team.
• Confident in handling fresh dough and working with a wood-fired oven.
• Passion for food and commitment to delivering high-quality pizza.

Responsibilities

• Craft every pizza with care while supporting the team.
• Manage the kitchen to maintain high standards of food quality.
• Mentor and train junior team members.
• Handle stock management and food preparation.

Skills

Leadership skills

Pizza preparation

Dough handling

Ability to thrive under pressure

Job description

About Us

At Franco Manca, we don’t just make pizza – we make moments. From our slow-rising sourdough and fresh, seasonal ingredients to our wood-fired ovens, we bring the best of traditional Italian pizza-making to every pizzeria. But the secret ingredient? Our people. We’re passionate, hard-working, and always up for a laugh, creating an environment where great food and good vibes go hand in hand. If you’re ready to take your pizza-making skills to the next level and lead by example, we’d love to welcome you to the Franco family.

What You’ll Do

• As a Senior Pizza Chef, you’ll be a leader in the kitchen, helping to craft every pizza with care while supporting your team to deliver the best service possible.
• You’ll lead by example, preparing and cooking our famous sourdough pizzas to perfection.
• Support the Head Chef in managing the kitchen, ensuring high standards of food quality, consistency, and hygiene.
• Mentor and train junior members of the team, sharing your knowledge and expertise.
• Be hands‑on with dough preparation, topping pizzas with the freshest ingredients, and firing them in our wood ovens.
• Keep a cool head during busy shifts, ensuring the kitchen runs smoothly and efficiently.
• Take responsibility for stock management and food prep, ensuring everything is ready for service.

What You’ll Bring

• We’re looking for someone with experience, passion, and leadership qualities to help take our kitchen to the next level.
• You’ll have experience as a Pizza chef or in a professional kitchen environment.
• Be confident in handling fresh dough and working with a wood-fired oven.
• Have strong leadership skills, with the ability to inspire and support your team.
• Thrive in a fast‑paced environment, keeping calm and focused under pressure.
• Be passionate about food and committed to delivering the best pizza every time.
• Have a positive attitude, a team‑first mentality, and the ambition to grow your career.

What you’ll get

• A generous share of Tronc
• Free yummy pizzas and soft drinks on every shift
• Free sourdough bread to cook at home
• Ongoing personal growth and development with our Franco Academy
• 28 days holiday
• AXA Employee Assistance Programme with Health App
• A pension scheme to set you up for the future
• Annual social events
• Staff discount when dining in any Franco Manca, The Real Greek or Super Club Roma restaurants
• Employee referral scheme – earn from the great people you know
• Opportunities all over the UK to grow your career

If you have the skills & passion to become a Franco Manca Senior Pizza Chef, then click apply and jump on board with the pioneers of Sourdough Pizza!