Lead Pizza Chef — Sourdough & Wood-Oven Expert

The Fulham Shore PLC; Exeter; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Virtual GP access & wellbeing support

Discounts on Franco Manca meals

Staff discounts

Annual social events

Referral scheme

Franco Academy

Free pizzas & drinks

Bread at home

Job summary

Franco Manca is seeking a Senior Pizza Chef in Exeter to lead the kitchen, craft sourdough pizzas, and mentor the team. You will work hands-on with dough, toppings, and our wood-fired ovens, ensuring high standards during busy shifts.

You will support the Head Chef in maintaining quality, hygiene, and efficient service while inspiring junior colleagues to grow their skills and passion for great pizza.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Pizza chef or in a professional kitchen environment.
• Experience handling fresh dough and wood-fired ovens.
• Strong leadership and team-building abilities.
• Ability to stay calm and focused in fast-paced shifts.

Responsibilities

• As Senior Pizza Chef, lead the kitchen and support your team to deliver top service.
• Prepare and cook sourdough pizzas to perfection.
• Assist Head Chef in managing kitchen standards, quality and hygiene.
• Mentor and train junior team members with your knowledge.
• Hands-on dough prep, topping pizzas with fresh ingredients, and firing in wood ovens.
• Maintain a cool head during busy shifts to ensure smooth operations.
• Own stock management and food prep to keep service ready.

Skills

Leadership in kitchen

Pizza chef experience

Mentoring teammates

Calm under pressure

Dough handling

Tools

Wood-fired oven

Job description

Franco Manca is seeking a Senior Pizza Chef in Exeter to lead the kitchen, craft sourdough pizzas, and mentor the team. You will work hands-on with dough, toppings, and our wood-fired ovens, ensuring high standards during busy shifts.

You will support the Head Chef in maintaining quality, hygiene, and efficient service while inspiring junior colleagues to grow their skills and passion for great pizza.