HEAD PIZZA CHEF WANTED – HACKNEY WICK

Made in Puglia; City Of London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing pizza brand is seeking a Head Pizza Chef for its Hackney Wick location. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in Neapolitan-style pizza, excellent leadership skills, and a proactive mindset. This full-time position offers competitive pay between £16 and £18 per hour, as well as opportunities for growth and performance bonuses.

Benefits

28 days paid holiday per year

Monthly performance bonuses

Referral bonuses

Clear growth path for career advancement

Qualifications

• Strong experience as a Pizza Chef is required.
• Must be able to motivate and manage a team effectively.
• Confident in kitchen management and food ordering.

Responsibilities

• Lead kitchen operations at the Hackney Wick location.
• Train and manage kitchen staff.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization in the kitchen.

Skills

Neapolitan-style pizza expertise

Team leadership

Kitchen organization

Menu planning

Proactive mindset

Job description

Overview

HEAD PIZZA CHEF WANTED – HACKNEY WICK. Join the team at Made in Puglia – where passion meets pizza. We’re on the hunt for a talented Pizza Head Chef to take the lead in our Hackney Wick location. If you're experienced, motivated, and ready to grow with a fast-moving, expanding brand — this is your moment.

What We Offer

• £16–£18 per hour, depending on experience.
• 45 hours/week contract.
• 28 days paid holiday per year.
• Monthly performance bonuses.
• Referral bonuses – get rewarded when you bring great people in.
• A clear growth path with real opportunities for advancement as we continue expanding.

What We’re Looking For

• A skilled Pizza Chef with strong experience with Neapolitan-style pizza and a deep passion for Italian food.
• A true kitchen leader – able to train, motivate, and manage a team.
• Someone who keeps the kitchen clean, organised, and running like clockwork.
• Confident in making weekly rotas and managing food orders.
• A proactive mindset and someone ready to grow with us long-term.

About Us

We’re Made in Puglia, a growing pizza brand that started in 2021 out of a food truck. From those humble beginnings, we’ve opened kitchens in Hackney, Vauxhall, and Tooting – and we’re still growing. We believe in rewarding hard work and giving real opportunities to our team.

Location: Hackney Wick.

Start Date: beginning of September.

Employment Type: Full-time

Experience and Requirements

• Experience: Required
• Languages: English – Advanced
• Employment: Full-time
• Schedule: 45h per week
• Salary: £16 – £18 hourly
• Benefits: Monthly performance bonuses

About Made in Puglia:

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