Neapolitan Pizza Lead Chef — Growth & Perks

Surety Hospitality; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary bonus

Extra holidays

Naples trip

Refer-a-friend bonus

Free food & espresso

After-work drinks

Job summary

Pizza Pilgrims in Greater London is seeking a Second Chef to lead a busy Neapolitan pizzeria kitchen. You will ensure guest satisfaction through quality pizza, oversee health and safety compliance, stock control and smooth kitchen operations.

You will also implement new menu launches and maintain high standards of cleanliness and maintenance. The role offers a 45-hour week across five days, with opportunities for career development as we expand with new openings.

Qualifications

• Experience as a chef leading a team in a fast-paced kitchen.
• Strong knowledge of food safety standards and HACCP.
• Proven ability to manage stock, portioning and ordering processes.
• Experience launching new menu items or guest prompts in a high-volume venue.
• Attention to quality control and kitchen maintenance routines.

Responsibilities

• Team leadership and coaching of kitchen staff.
• Health & safety compliance and hygiene oversight.
• Stock management, orders and waste control.
• Lead successful guest pizza launches and promotions.
• Kitchen maintenance scheduling and equipment upkeep.
• Food quality auditing and standardisation.

Skills

Team leadership

Health & safety

Stock management

Kitchen maintenance

Food quality auditing

Job description

Pizza Pilgrims in Greater London is seeking a Second Chef to lead a busy Neapolitan pizzeria kitchen. You will ensure guest satisfaction through quality pizza, oversee health and safety compliance, stock control and smooth kitchen operations.

You will also implement new menu launches and maintain high standards of cleanliness and maintenance. The role offers a 45-hour week across five days, with opportunities for career development as we expand with new openings.