Junior Pizza Chef

Franco Manca; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A renowned pizza restaurant in the City of Westminster is looking for a Junior Pizza Chef to join their team. You will prepare and cook legendary sourdough pizzas, maintaining high standards in a fast-paced kitchen. Ideal candidates are passionate about food, eager to learn, and thrive in teamwork. The role offers a vibrant work environment, opportunities for growth, and employee perks like a pension scheme and annual social events. If you're ready to craft delicious pizzas, we'd love to have you onboard.

Benefits

28 days holiday

AXA Employee Assistance Programme

Pension scheme

Annual social events

Staff discount when dining in restaurants

Employee referral scheme

Opportunities for career growth across the UK

Qualifications

• Some experience in a professional kitchen is desirable, but training will be provided.
• Willingness to learn and grow skills in pizza making.
• Energetic with a positive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook sourdough pizzas to perfection.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness and organization in the kitchen.
• Work closely with the team to deliver fast service during busy shifts.
• Handle fresh dough and top pizzas with quality ingredients.

Skills

Team player

Attention to detail

Passion for food

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Job description

• As a Junior Pizza Chef, you'll be at the heart of what we do - creating the pizzas that keep our guests coming back for more.

• You’ll prepare and cook our legendary sourdough pizzas to perfection, maintaining high standards every time.

• Work closely with your team to deliver a fast, efficient service, even during the busiest shifts.

• Handle fresh dough, stretch bases, and top pizzas with the finest ingredients.

• Keep the kitchen clean, organized, and running smoothly - from prep to service.

• Bring energy and passion to the kitchen, contributing to the Franco Manca vibe.
  We're looking for someone who's passionate about food, ready to learn, and eager to be part of a great team.

• You'll have some experience in a professional kitchen (though if you're new to pizza, we'll teach you everything you need to know!).

• Be a team player who thrives in a fast-paced environment.

• Pay attention to detail, ensuring every pizza meets our high standards.

• Love food, people, and working in a buzzing kitchen.

• Bring a positive attitude, a willingness to learn, and a hunger to grow your skills.
  At Franco Manca, pizza is more than food - it's a craft. Our sourdough is slow‑rising and made fresh every day, our ingredients are seasonal and sourced from trusted suppliers, and every pizza is cooked to perfection in our traditional wood‑fired ovens. We're all about keeping it simple, authentic, and delicious. But what really makes us special is our team - passionate, hardworking, and always up for a laugh. If you're ready to roll dough, fire up the oven, and be part of something amazing, we'd love to have you on board.

• 28 days holiday

• AXA Employee Assistance Programme with Health App

• A pension scheme to set you up for the future

• Annual social events

• Staff discount when dining in any Franco Manca, The Real Greek or Super Club Roma restaurants

• Employee referral scheme - earn from the great people you know

• Opportunities all over the UK to grow your career