Pizza Chef

Incipio Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tronc paid fairly and equally

Internal promotions from within

Mental Health Therapy: free

Referral bonus

Career development and growth

Company events and socials

Incentive trips

Enhanced parental leave

50% discount for food and drink

Job summary

Incipio Group is seeking passionate Pizza Chefs to craft authentic Neapolitan pizzas in a lively, guest-facing kitchen in London. You’ll stretch dough, top toppings and bake pizzas to perfection, delivering a warm, energetic dining experience.

You’ll work closely with senior kitchen staff, maintain strict food safety standards and contribute to menu development while developing your craft and pursuing career growth within Incipio’s development programme.

Qualifications

• Pizza passion and ability to make authentic Neapolitan pizzas from scratch.
• Guest-focused approach in a busy guest-facing kitchen.
• Strong kitchen experience and ability to run your section confidently.
• Care for craft and consistency from dough to final bake.
• Positive energy and willingness to grow within the team.
• Keen to learn, develop skills and progress career.
• Food Safety Level 2 qualification preferred or willingness to obtain.
• Allergen awareness and safe food handling.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook authentic Neapolitan pizzas from scratch, including dough handling and topping.
• Use fresh ingredients and maintain consistency across pizzas.
• Lead your pizza section with pride, energy and attention to detail.
• Contribute ideas and collaborate with Head Chef and Sous Chef.
• Maintain high standards of food quality, presentation and service.
• Support health, safety and food hygiene practices.
• Monitor portion control, stock levels and waste.
• Keep your section clean and ready for service.
• Support the wider kitchen team for smooth operations.

Skills

Pizza making

Guest focus

Attention to detail

Team player

Education

Food Safety Level 2

Job description

Incipio curates beautiful spaces with vibrant atmospheres for great times.

Our Pizza Chefs are at the heart of the experience, creating authentic Neapolitan pizzas from scratch and bringing the energy of our kitchen to life for our guests. From stretching and shaping handmade dough to topping and cooking each pizza to perfection, you’ll take pride in delivering an experience that feels as good as it tastes.

We’re looking for chefs who are passionate about authentic pizza, love working with fresh ingredients and enjoy being part of a guest-facing kitchen. With our chef development programme, you’ll have the opportunity to develop your craft, grow your skills and progress your career with us.

WHAT YOU’LL BE GETTING UP TO

• Preparing and cooking authentic Neapolitan pizzas from scratch, including stretching, shaping and topping dough
• Working with fresh, quality ingredients and maintaining consistency across every pizza
• Running your pizza section with pride, passion and attention to detail
• Bringing energy to our guest-facing kitchen and creating an engaging experience for our guests
• Working closely with the Head Chef and Sous Chef to develop dishes and contribute ideas
• Maintaining high standards of food quality, presentation and service
• Supporting the management of health, safety and food hygiene standards
• Monitoring portion control, stock levels and waste
• Keeping your section clean, organised and ready for service
• Supporting the wider kitchen team to deliver a smooth and brilliant service

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

• Pizza passion - You love authentic Neapolitan pizza and take pride in creating it from scratch
• Guest-focused - You enjoy working in a guest-facing kitchen and bringing energy to the experience
• Kitchen experience - You’re confident working in a busy, fast-paced kitchen and know how to run your section
• Craft & consistency - You care about the details, from dough preparation to the final bake
• Positive energy - You bring a can-do attitude and thrive as part of a team
• Ready to grow - You’re keen to learn, develop your skills and progress your career
• Food Safety Level 2 - Ideally qualified, or willing to complete the qualification
• Allergen awareness - You understand the importance of safe food preparation and allergen management

BENEFITS + BEST BITS

• Tronc paid fairly and equally
• 60% of our management teams have been promoted internally.
• Mental Maintenance: Therapy for free
• Referral Bonus: refer a friend and once they have passed their probation you receive a bonus
• Career support and opportunities to develop within the Career Pathway, expanding in your role as the business grows
• Company awards to celebrate team and regular events
• Incipio FC + Seasonal Socials
• Incentive trips sponsored by Brands (Think Wine trips to Portugal and Ski Trips to France)
• Enhanced Maternity, Paternity and Adoption leave
• 50% discount for food and drink in all Incipio venues

Incipio & Inclusivity

We’re all about celebrating individuality & inclusivity. At Incipio, we believe diverse teams make the best teams. That’s why we welcome applications from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives; regardless of race, gender, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, or anything else that makes you uniquely you. If you need any adjustments during the application process, just let us know. We’ve got you!