Headingley - Pizza Chef/Pizzaiolo

Mission Mars; Manchester; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join the vibrant team at Rudy’s Headingley as a Pizza Chef! We're seeking enthusiastic individuals passionate about Neapolitan pizza to create culinary masterpieces in our fast-paced kitchen. Enjoy competitive pay, tips, and a host of employee benefits while being part of a 'World Class' company. Experience the thrill of crafting iconic pizzas in a supportive and fun environment.

Benefits

50% off food and drink

Free post-shift pizza

Development opportunities

Loyalty bonus scheme

Free guestlist entry to Albert Hall

Birthday card and gift

Qualifications

• Passion for Neapolitan pizza.
• Experience or eagerness to learn.
• Ability to work confidently with pizza ovens.

Responsibilities

• Create Neapolitan pizzas using fresh ingredients.
• Work in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
• Ensure quality and consistency in pizza making.

Skills

Dough knowledge

Confidence in hot kitchens

Teamwork

Quality focus

Job description

Niente paura, non serviamo pizze con ananas (No pineapple pizza here). Ever.

Position: Pizzaiolo / Pizza Chef

Salary: £12.60–£13.70 per hour (depending on experience) + tips + tronc + bonus

Join the Famiglia at Rudy’s Headingley!

We’re on the lookout for passionate pizza lovers to join our vibrant team in Headingley. If you dream in dough and have a passion for Neapolitan pizza, we want to hear from you.

About Rudy’s

Born in Manchester in 2015, Rudy’s was built on a simple belief: experience is great, but passion is everything. We use fresh dough made daily, the finest Italian ingredients, and give every pizza just 60 seconds in the oven. The result? Perfetto.

We’re growing fast, but our goal remains the same — create and promote true Neapolitan pizza.

What We Offer

• Work for a "World Class" company – recognised by Best Companies in 2024
• Competitive hourly rate + tronc + guest experience bonus (£0.75/hour)
• Loads of development opportunities – we love helping our team grow
• Loyalty bonus scheme
• 50% off food and drink for you and your mates when dining together
• Free post-shift pizza and Kimbo coffee – fuel up after a busy service
• Free guestlist entry to Albert Hall, Manchester – chill out in style
• Festa di Natale & Summer BBQ – proper Rudy’s-style celebrations
• Birthday card and gift – because we don’t forget the important stuff

The Role

This one’s been mixed, stretched, and proved to perfection. We’re looking for skilled and enthusiastic Pizzaiolos to fire up our ovens and create Neapolitan magic. You’ll be at the heart of the action, working with the finest dough and ingredients to craft every pizza with care.

What We’re Looking For

• Real love for proper Neapolitan pizza – whether you’re experienced or eager to learn
• Utter confidence, working with our pizza ovens and in our hot, fast-paced kitchens
• Dough knowledge – you know your bulk from your balling
• You're someone who lives for quality, consistency, and teamwork
• Set to be a key ingredient in Rudy’s Famiglia? Hit apply and let’s make pizza history together.

At Mission Mars, we’re committed to an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. If you need any reasonable adjustments at any stage, just email us at [e-mail]