Lead Wood-Fired Pizza Chef | Mentor & Kitchen Leader

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

Benefits offered by this job

Free pizzas

Pension scheme

GP access

Discounts & vouchers

Franco Academy

Staff discount

Referral bonus

Wellbeing support

Job summary

Franco Manca in Cambridge is hiring a Senior Pizza Chef to lead the kitchen, craft our sourdough pizzas with care, and support the team in delivering outstanding service.

You'll work hands-on with dough, toppings, and wood-fired ovens, while mentoring junior colleagues, maintaining high standards of hygiene, stock management, and pace during busy shifts. Join a friendly team with great discounts and development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience as a pizza chef or in a professional kitchen.
• Ability to lead and mentor a team in a fast-paced kitchen.
• Comfort working with dough and wood-fired ovens.

Responsibilities

• Lead the kitchen team and craft pizzas with care.
• Prepare and cook sourdough pizzas to perfection.
• Assist the Head Chef in maintaining high standards of food quality, hygiene, and consistency.
• Mentor junior team members and share knowledge.
• Oversee dough prep, toppings, and wood-oven firing.
• Maintain stock levels and prep for service.

Skills

Leadership

Pizza chef

Kitchen management

Mentoring

Calm under pressure

Tools

Wood-fired oven

Stock management

Job description

Franco Manca in Cambridge is hiring a Senior Pizza Chef to lead the kitchen, craft our sourdough pizzas with care, and support the team in delivering outstanding service.

You'll work hands-on with dough, toppings, and wood-fired ovens, while mentoring junior colleagues, maintaining high standards of hygiene, stock management, and pace during busy shifts. Join a friendly team with great discounts and development opportunities.