Head Chef - Neapolitan Pizzeria

HR-CL Ltd; Shirley; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A vibrant hospitality group is seeking a Head Chef in Shirley (near Birmingham). This role offers a competitive base salary of £35,000, plus tips over £5,000. Ideal candidates should have strong experience in making Neapolitan pizza from scratch and possess leadership qualities. Enjoy perks like free staff meals, discounts, and a £500 spending allowance in the restaurant for every year of service. Join a stable and supportive team where staff turnover is low.

Benefits

Free parking

20% discount off food and drink

Free staff food on shifts

28 days holiday

Extra paid day off for birthdays

£500 to spend in the restaurant for each year of service

Qualifications

• Experience making Neapolitan pizza dough from scratch.
• Proven experience with pasta.
• Demonstrated ability to take ownership of the kitchen.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook high-quality Neapolitan dishes.
• Lead the kitchen team and ensure smooth operations.
• Maintain kitchen standards and manage staff.

Skills

Experience making Neapolitan pizza bases from scratch

Pasta experience

Strong leadership qualities

Job description

A fantastic Head Chef job in Shirley (near Birmingham) paying a package of £40k+ is available for a Neapolitan Pizzeria & Cafeteria.

The Restaurant is part of a highly successful independent Hospitality group which has numerous locations across the Midlands. This company believes in providing great perks and benefits. Staff turnover is very low, meaning you will be joining a reliable and stable business with a supportive and professional working culture.

Do you have strong experience making quality Neapolitan pizza dough from scratch? Do you take genuine pride and ownership in your work? If so, this could be the perfect opportunity for you within a vibrant and exciting brand!

Head Chef job in Shirley (near Birmingham), Highlights:

• Base salary of £35,000
• Tips/Tronc more than £5,000 per year.
• Located conveniently on Shirley high street (B90 3AG).
• Free Parking - private parking for employees.
• Restaurant is open for breakfast, lunch & dinner - Combination of early, mid, or late shifts.
• Progression opportunities within a successful group.
• £500 to spend in our restaurant for every year of service!
• 20% discount off food AND drink when dining within the company restaurants with friends and family.
• FREE staff food on shifts.
• 28 days holiday.
• Celebrate your birthday with an EXTRA paid day off

Head Chef job in Shirley (near Birmingham), Candidate Criteria:

• Experience of making Neapolitan pizza bases from scratch (made fresh, not frozen!)
• Pasta experience also required.
• Strong leadership qualities, someone who genuinely takes ownership of the kitchen.

If you are interested in this Head Chef job in Shirley (near Birmingham), then please apply now!