Head Pizza Chef

Pizza Pilgrims; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic and vibrant company is eager to find a passionate Head Pizza Chef in London. At Pizza Pilgrims, you will ensure the quality of Neapolitan pizzas while leading a team in an inclusive and enjoyable work environment. With a mix of management and culinary responsibilities, this role offers exceptional career growth opportunities and rewarding workplace culture.

Benefits

Competitive salary with tronc and bonuses

Extra holiday days for each year worked

Team trips to Naples

Free food & espresso daily

Company parties and free pizza

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a leading kitchen role, especially with Neapolitan pizza.
• Strong leadership skills and a passion for pizza making.

Responsibilities

• Manage kitchen staff and enhance team engagement.
• Oversee recruitment, training, and health compliance.
• Ensure high standards in food quality and stock management.

Skills

Team Management

Food Quality Auditing

Health & Safety Compliance

Job description

We're on the hunt for passionate Head Pizza Chefs to join our team in London. If you love making great pizza and want to do it in a place you love—let's talk!

10 years ago, Thom & James drove a Piaggio Ape Tuk Tuk from Sicily to London on a 'Pizza Pilgrimage' to learn the secrets of perfect Italian pizza. They started with a market stall in Soho before opening their first pizzeria on Dean Street. Today, we have over 20 award-winning pizzerias across the UK, our own Pizza Academy for training, and we are a BCORP—something we’re extremely proud of.

We pride ourselves on using the best ingredients from Naples, including Caputo flour, fresh fior di latte, salsiccia e friarielli, to make the best Neapolitan pizza every day. We believe pizza makes people happier. As a Head Chef, you’ll be a specialist in creating top-quality Neapolitan pizzas, ensuring every guest leaves full and eager to return. Your responsibilities will include:

1. Team Management & engagement
2. Recruitment, training, and succession planning
3. Health & safety compliance
4. Stock management
5. Successful guest pizza launches
6. Kitchen maintenance management
7. Food quality auditing
8. Reporting

Our values are central to our culture:

• Push Yourself: Embrace learning and stepping out of your comfort zone.
• Be Yourself: Bring your personality to work—your hair colour, tattoos, interests are welcome.
• Respect Others: We are committed to an inclusive environment where everyone belongs.
• Enjoy Yourself: Have fun and create happiness at work.

Many team members love working here, citing our supportive team, free pizza perks, and vibrant culture.

What’s in it for you?

• Up to £45k salary + tronc starting at £7k annually, with potential for more + bonus
• 45-hour week over 5 days
• Serious career development with new pizzerias opening soon
• Extra holiday days for each year worked (up to 5 years)
• Happiness Day holiday
• Team trips to Naples & beyond
• Referral bonuses
• Free food & espresso daily, deals at other restaurants
• After-work drinks
• Company parties & free pizza for visits outside work

If you’re excited about this opportunity, click the apply button and a team member will contact you soon. Ciao!