Head Pizza Chef — New Opening

Bart & Taylor; Croydon; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits a Head Pizza Chef at a brand-new Bar & Pizzeria in Croydon. This innovative establishment will focus on premium artisan pizzas and a curated drink selection. As the Head Chef, you will lead a dedicated kitchen team, ensuring the highest standards of food safety and quality. With a clear path for progression and support from an experienced operations team, this role is perfect for those passionate about culinary excellence and team leadership. Join a forward-thinking company that values creativity and community engagement, and make your mark in the vibrant Croydon dining scene.

Benefits

Free meals during shifts

Discounted food and drinks

28 days holiday

Training from industry experts

Pathway to progression

Qualifications

• Extensive leadership experience in a pizza-focused kitchen.
• Strong understanding of food safety and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of the kitchen operations.
• Recruit, train, and retain kitchen staff effectively.
• Ensure adherence to food safety and company procedures.

Skills

Leadership in kitchen management

Food safety compliance

Menu development

Team recruitment and training

Inventory management

Education

Culinary training or equivalent experience

Tools

Kitchen equipment

Inventory management systems

Job description

Bart & Taylor are a collection of award-winning, premium boutique bars and restaurants, spanning from London to the North of England, each with their own unique concept and style.

Due to a business expansion, we are now recruiting a Head Pizza Chef for our BRAND-NEW Bar & Pizzeria, Trickle, in East Croydon.

Trickle will be the ’new thing’ in Croydon, focusing on freshly made, premium artisan pizzas and sides, and a drink offering that centres around a wide range of expertly curated draught cocktails, wine, and beer.
You will be closely supported by an experienced operations team who will work directly with you to ensure a smooth and effective pre-opening and launch.

The successful candidate will have extensive leadership experience in a pizza-focused concept and be comfortable leading and training an effective kitchen team, ensuring full adherence to Food Safety processes and company procedures.

We provide a clear path of progression to those who desire it through our company pathway program.

Job Role:

1. Manage, and take accountability for all aspects of the kitchen
2. Maintain the stock, ordering, and inventory
3. Recruit, train, and retain your team
4. Deliver a consistent and profitable food offering
5. Have input on menus, suppliers, and new ways of working
6. Ensure full adherence to all food safety, fire, and H&S procedures
7. Implement company processes and systems

Benefits Include:

1. Up to £38,000 OTE p/a DOE, (Including circa £5,000 p/a of Service Charge)
2. Free meals when you’re at work
3. Discounted food and drinks in our restaurants for you and your loved ones
4. 28 days’ holiday
5. Internal and external training from industry experts
6. A realistic pathway to progression in an expanding company

SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATES MUST NOT HAVE ANNUAL LEAVE BOOKED BETWEEN MID-JULY TO EARLY SEPTEMBER.

At Bart & Taylor, we are all about bringing industry-leading hospitality to a neighbourhood near you. Through creating meaningful experiences, we bring communities together, whether that’s through innovative food and drink, music events, creative meet-ups, or employment and training opportunities.