HEAD PIZZA CHEF WANTED – Vauxhall

Made in Puglia; Greater London; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonuses

Referral bonuses

Growth opportunities

28 days holiday

Job summary

Made in Puglia, located in Vauxhall, seeks a Head Pizza Chef to lead the kitchen team and craft authentic Neapolitan pizzas. The role offers full-time hours, a competitive hourly rate, and clear growth opportunities as we expand.

Join a growing brand that started in 2021 and now operates multiple kitchens. You will train staff, manage rotas, and drive high standards in a fast-paced, Italian-focused environment.

Qualifications

• Must have strong experience with Neapolitan-style pizza.
• Proven leadership and training ability.
• Ability to manage kitchen efficiency and cleanliness.
• Experience creating weekly rotas and handling food orders.

Responsibilities

• Lead and train a pizza kitchen team.
• Prepare Neapolitan pizzas.
• Oversee ordering and stock.
• Create weekly rotas.
• Maintain kitchen cleanliness and organization.

Skills

Neapolitan pizza

Kitchen leadership

Team training

English fluency

Job description

HEAD PIZZA CHEF WANTED – Vauxhall

Join the team at Made in Puglia – where passion meets pizza.

What We Offer

• £16–£17 per hour, depending on experience.
• 45 hours/week contract.
• 28 days paid holiday per year.
• 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 experiencewith 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: Vauxhall. Start Date: beginning of November. Employment Type: Full-time

Experience: Required
Languages: English – Advanced
Employment: Full-time
Schedule: 45h per week
Salary: £16 – £17 hourly
Benefits: Monthly performance bonuses

About Made in Puglia: Pizzeria