Lead Pizza Chef — Sourdough & Wood-Fired Mastery

Franco Manca; Guildford; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free pizzas & soft drinks

Franco Academy

Staff discounts 50%

Pension scheme

Wellbeing support

Referral scheme

Job summary

Franco Manca in Guildford, UK, seeks an experienced Senior Pizza Chef to lead our kitchen and mentor the team. You will craft each sourdough pizza with care, maintaining high standards of quality and hygiene in a busy environment.

You will manage dough prep, topping pizzas with fresh ingredients, and firing them in our wood ovens. Bring passion for food, strong leadership, and a team-first attitude to grow with Franco Manca.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Pizza chef or in a professional kitchen environment.
• Able to handle fresh dough and work with a wood-fired oven.
• Strong leadership skills to inspire and support the team.
• Thrives in a fast-paced kitchen and stays calm under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Lead kitchen operations and support your team to deliver the best service.
• Prepare and cook sourdough pizzas to perfection.
• Assist Head Chef in managing kitchen standards of quality, hygiene, and consistency.
• Mentor and train junior team members.

Skills

Leadership

Pizza cooking

Dough handling

Wood-fired oven

Job description

Franco Manca in Guildford, UK, seeks an experienced Senior Pizza Chef to lead our kitchen and mentor the team. You will craft each sourdough pizza with care, maintaining high standards of quality and hygiene in a busy environment.

You will manage dough prep, topping pizzas with fresh ingredients, and firing them in our wood ovens. Bring passion for food, strong leadership, and a team-first attitude to grow with Franco Manca.