Head Pizza Chef

Napoli on the Road; Chiswick; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff discount

Job summary

Napoli on the Road in Chiswick is seeking a passionate Head Pizza Chef to lead our award-winning kitchen. You will join a team renowned for its attention to detail and the best quality ingredients, delivering wood-fired pizza in a fast-paced, high-volume setting. Requirements include 2–3 years in the same role, strong leadership, and a love for hospitality.

You must have the right to work in the UK. This full-time position pays £19–£20 per hour, with staff discounts and opportunities for

Qualifications

• Minimum 2–3 years in the same role in a fast-paced, high-volume restaurant.
• Strong leadership and ability to inspire from the front.
• Must have right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Lead the kitchen team and oversee pizza production.
• Maintain high quality and daily standards.
• Ensure efficient operations during peak service.

Skills

2-3 years experience in head pizzaChef

Leadership from the front

Hospitality passion

Job description

Napoli on the Road is looking for a passionate and talented Head Pizza Chef to join the team at Napoli on the Road Chiswick, crowned No.1 in Europe at the Top 50 Pizza Awards 2024-2026. You will be joining an award-winning team, where it is not just about the highly acclaimed pizza, but our attention to detail and desire to provide the best quality and standards daily. This is an opportunity to join an incredibly passionate and established team at an exciting stage in the company’s journey. . .

• * The candidate must have at least 2-3 years' experience in the same role in a fast paced and high-volume restaurant, ideally working with contemporary pizza methods.
• * Be a people person and capable of leading from the front to constantly inspire their team.
• * Be available full time .
• * Must love hospitality and a great passion for working with quality ingredients .
• * Must have right to work in the UK.

Why Work For Us?. .

• * Access to supplier and educational trips worldwide .
• * Be part of a caring and people focused team .
• * Access to 50% Staff Discount in all restaurants up to 4 guests (off shift)

Experience: Required
Employment: Full-time
Salary: £19 – £20 hourly
Starting time: Immediate start!

About Napoli on the Road

Michele Pascarella founded Napoli on the Road in 2016. From an Ape Piaggio food truck to 3 London venues: Soho, Chiswick, and Richmond.. . He started Napoli on the Road with a three-wheel Ape Piaggio truck equipped with a wood‑fired oven, bringing pizza to London’s streets and farmers’ markets.. . Since then, Napoli on the Road has gained international acclaim. The pizzeria was named the World's No.1 Pizzeria in 2026 and Europe’s No.1 Pizzeria for three consecutive years - 2024, 2025, and 2026 - making it the top-ranked pizzeria in the UK - by the prestigious 50 Top Pizza Awards, the leading global guide for pizzerias.. . Michele was named Best Pizza Maker in the World in 2023, and his signature pizza ‘Ricordi d'Infanzia’ won Best Pizza in the World in 2025.. . “It’s not just about creating the perfect dough or finding the finest ingredients” Michele says. “I’ve always believed that pizza is a way to bring people together and create connections'.. . Working at farmers' markets, he developed a strong passion for high‑quality, seasonal products sourced from attentive producers, which became a cornerstone of our brand's philosophy.