Head Pizzaiolo / Head Pizza Chef

Rudy's Leamington Spa; Royal Leamington Spa; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A popular pizza restaurant in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Head Pizzaiolo to lead the team in creating world-class pizzas. The role requires strong leadership skills, a deep understanding of Neapolitan techniques, and experience with kitchen management. We offer competitive pay, quarterly bonuses, and a range of perks including discounts and unique training opportunities. Join us to be part of a vibrant culture dedicated to pizza excellence!

Benefits

30% bonus paid quarterly

50% discount on food & drink

In-house training

Overseas trips for pizza knowledge

Complimentary food & drink after shifts

Qualifications

• Experienced Neapolitan Chef with a strong background in leading a team.
• Able to develop the kitchen and lead a team for world-class pizzas.
• Deep understanding of Neapolitan techniques.

Responsibilities

• Lead the kitchen team to deliver high-quality pizzas.
• Manage kitchen operations efficiently.
• Ensure the use of fine Italian ingredients in food preparation.

Skills

Experience leading a team in a Senior kitchen role

Confident with dough

Kitchen management skills

Understanding of Neapolitan techniques

Passion for pizza

Job description

Head Pizzaiolo, Rudy’s Neapolitan Pizza, Leamington Spa

Salary: £36,000 per annum + up to 32% bonus per annum, paid quarterly.

Rudy’s started life in Manchester. Our vision was simple, great pizza for everyone.

Fresh dough made on site daily, the finest Italian ingredients and just 60 seconds in the oven. Perfetto! From pop ups to pizzerias, this vision is still at our heart and we recreate this magic in every one of our restaurants – now we want you be a part of it!

Since we first started stretching dough in 2015, we have won awards, been named in Daniel Young’s Where To Eat Pizza and placed in the Sunday Times 100 best companies to work for. So whether you fold and tuck for strength by the slice or attack with a knife and fork, come and join la famiglia!

About You

• An experienced Neapolitan Chef with experience leading a team in a Senior kitchen role.
• Perfect Pizzaiolo are the first ingredient to create the perfect pizza.
• Confident with dough, kitchen management skills, experience with pizza ovens, a deep understanding of Neapolitan techniques and most importantly passionate about pizza!
• We are looking for someone who can develop the kitchen and lead the team to deliver world class pizzas in a busy open kitchen.

In return we will offer you :

• Work for a "World Class" business, as voted for by Best Companies in 2024.
• Competitive rates of pay – 30% bonus paid quarterly.
• Clear career pathways – New openings across the UK.
• Development, development, development! – In house training to help you grow and feed your passion for pizza.
• Loyalty bonus scheme.
• 50% discount on food & drink in all Rudy’s restaurants and Mission Mars sites – and for 3 friends/family when dining together!
• Overseas trips to expand knowledge in all things pizza – New York, Naples, where next?!
• Free guestlist entry at Albert Hall, Manchester.
• Complimentary food & drink after your shift – All the Kimbo!
• Birthday card and gift to help you celebrate your day.
• Invites to the hottest parties around – Festa di Natale & Barbecue estivo!
• La Familglia nights in pizzeria for friends & family.

At Mission Mars, we’re committed to an inclusive and accessible recruitment process for everyone. If you need any reasonable adjustments at any stage of your application or interview, just let us know.