Head Pizza Chef: Lead Kitchen & Sourdough

The Fulham Shore PLC; Greater London; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Quarterly bonus

Free pizzas

Soft drinks

Bread at home

Pension scheme

GP access

Counselling

Discounts

Gym discounts

Cinema tickets

Family days out

Staff discount

Referral bonus

Franco Academy

Personal growth

Job summary

Franco Manca in the United Kingdom is seeking a Head Chef to lead the kitchen, inspire a talented team, and ensure every pizza and dish meets our high-quality standards. You will be hands-on, craft pizzas with care, coach staff, and collaborate with the Restaurant Manager to deliver a memorable guest experience.

You should bring solid kitchen leadership, a passion for Italian cooking, and a commitment to cleanliness and safety.

Qualifications

• Head Chef with kitchen leadership experience.
• Proven ability to manage a busy restaurant kitchen.
• Passion for Italian cuisine and quality.
• Lead by example with a positive team spirit.

Responsibilities

• Lead the kitchen team to deliver high-quality pizzas and dishes.
• Ensure consistency and adherence to Franco Manca standards.
• Oversee food prep, stock control, and hygiene.
• Train and develop kitchen staff.
• Collaborate with Restaurant Manager to deliver exceptional guest experiences.
• Maintain health and safety compliance.

Skills

Kitchen leadership

Italian cooking

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Team development

Food safety

Job description

Franco Manca in the United Kingdom is seeking a Head Chef to lead the kitchen, inspire a talented team, and ensure every pizza and dish meets our high-quality standards. You will be hands-on, craft pizzas with care, coach staff, and collaborate with the Restaurant Manager to deliver a memorable guest experience.

You should bring solid kitchen leadership, a passion for Italian cooking, and a commitment to cleanliness and safety.