Head Pizzaiolo: Lead a High-Volume Neapolitan Kitchen

Mission Mars; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 35,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Worldwide pizza trips

50% discount across all Mission Mars}

Up to 32% bonus per year

Free guestlist entry to Albert Hall

Complimentary food & drink after every

Real progression opportunities

Industry-leading training & dev

Festa di Natale & Barbecue Estivo

Birthday card & gift

Work for a 'World Class' business

Job summary

Mission Mars is seeking a Head Chef for Rudy's Neapolitan Pizzeria in the UK. You will own the kitchen operation, drive quality and consistency, and lead a large, high-volume team to deliver authentic Neapolitan pizza at scale.

The role requires senior kitchen leadership, excellent food safety knowledge, and a proactive approach to labour and waste management. Enjoy opportunities for progression within a fast-growing brand.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience as a Head Chef in a high-volume kitchen.
• Experience in working with fresh ingredients.
• Proven ability to lead, motivate, and develop a large kitchen team.
• Strong commercial awareness - labour, and waste management.
• Exceptional food safety knowledge.
• A calm, confident leader who thrives when the pressure is highest.

Responsibilities

• Taking full ownership of kitchen performance, quality, and consistency.
• Leading, developing, and inspiring the kitchen team across all levels.
• Maintaining Rudy's Neapolitan pizza standards to the highest specification.
• Managing kitchen operations end-to-end: prep, service, post-service, and everything in between.
• Ensuring full compliance with food safety & allergen.
• Driving efficiency through effective labour management and scheduling.
• Overseeing stock control & ordering.
• Conducting team reviews, training, and progression planning.
• Working closely with the General Manager to align kitchen and floor performance.

Skills

Head Chef experience

People leadership

Food safety knowledge

Labor management

Job description

Mission Mars is seeking a Head Chef for Rudy's Neapolitan Pizzeria in the UK. You will own the kitchen operation, drive quality and consistency, and lead a large, high-volume team to deliver authentic Neapolitan pizza at scale.

The role requires senior kitchen leadership, excellent food safety knowledge, and a proactive approach to labour and waste management. Enjoy opportunities for progression within a fast-growing brand.