Lead Pizza Chef - Sourdough Mastery, Mentorship & Growth

The Fulham Shore; Hove; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pizzeria chain is seeking a Senior Pizza Chef in Hove to lead the kitchen and craft delicious sourdough pizzas. This role involves mentoring the team, maintaining high food standards, and overseeing stock management. Ideal candidates will have experience in a professional kitchen and strong leadership qualities. This position offers competitive perks including free pizzas, ongoing development, and opportunities for career growth across the UK.

Benefits

A generous share of Tronc

Free yummy pizzas and soft drinks on every shift

Free Sourdough bread to cook at home

Ongoing personal growth with our Franco Academy

28 days holiday

AXA Employee Assistance Programme

Pension scheme

Annual social events

Staff discount at restaurants

Employee referral scheme

Career growth opportunities across the UK

Qualifications

• Experience in a professional kitchen environment.
• Strong leadership skills to support and inspire the team.
• Calmness and focus under pressure in a busy kitchen.

Responsibilities

• Lead in the kitchen, crafting pizzas and supporting the team.
• Prepare and cook sourdough pizzas to perfection.
• Manage the kitchen under the Head Chef's guidance.
• Mentor and train junior kitchen members.
• Maintain high standards of food quality and hygiene.

Skills

Leadership qualities

Experience as a Pizza chef or in a professional kitchen environment

Handling fresh dough

Working with a wood-fired oven

Ability to inspire and support a team

Calm under pressure

Passion for food

Job description

A leading pizzeria chain is seeking a Senior Pizza Chef in Hove to lead the kitchen and craft delicious sourdough pizzas. This role involves mentoring the team, maintaining high food standards, and overseeing stock management. Ideal candidates will have experience in a professional kitchen and strong leadership qualities. This position offers competitive perks including free pizzas, ongoing development, and opportunities for career growth across the UK.