Pizza Chef

Pizza Pilgrims Queen's Park; Greater London; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A popular pizza restaurant is looking for a Senior Chef to lead their kitchen team. The role involves ensuring the production of high-quality pizzas while maintaining health and safety standards. Candidates should have a strong background in leadership and kitchen management. This position offers competitive pay starting at £14.60 per hour, along with exciting benefits such as career development opportunities and team trips. Join a vibrant team and create amazing food experiences!

Benefits

Competitive hourly pay

Standard 28 days holiday plus additional days

Happiness Day for personal enjoyment

Team trips to Naples

Referral bonus

Free food and drinks daily

Company-wide parties

Free pizza with friends

Qualifications

• Experience in a culinary leadership role required.
• Ability to manage kitchen operations efficiently.
• Commitment to food quality and standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support kitchen staff to ensure high-quality pizza production.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.
• Oversee stock management and kitchen maintenance.

Skills

Team leadership

Health & safety compliance

Stock management

Successful guest pizza launches

Kitchen maintenance management

Pizza quality

Job description

Senior Chef – Pizza Pilgrims

14 years ago Thom & James drove a Piaggio ape Tuk Tuk all the way from Sicily to London on a “Pizza Pilgrimage” to learn the secrets of perfect Italian pizza. They set up a market stall in Soho with an oven in the back of a van before opening their first actual pizzeria on Dean Street. Today we have over 20 award‑winning pizzerias across the UK, our own Pizza Academy with daily training workshops, and we’re proud BCORP. We use the best ingredients from Naples – Caputo flour, fresh fior di latte, salsiccia and friarielli – to make authentic Neapolitan pizza. At Pizza Pilgrims we strive for an inclusive environment where everyone can be themselves, be genuinely cared for and have equal opportunities for growth and progression.

Responsibilities

• Team leadership
• Health & safety compliance
• Stock management
• Successful guest pizza launches
• Kitchen maintenance management
• Pizza quality

Values

• Push Yourself – learn new skills and step out of your comfort zone
• Be Yourself – bring your personality to work; tattoos and hair colour are welcome
• Respect Others – inclusive environment where everyone belongs
• Enjoy Yourself – create happiness for each other and have fun at work

Qualifications

Experience: Required

Employment: Full‑time

Salary: From £14.60 hourly

Benefits: Service Charge

Benefits

£14.60 per hour + tronc. Serious career development – we are opening four pizzerias this year and next.

Standard 28 days holiday (full time) plus an extra day for every year you work with us, up to 5 years.

• 1 extra day holiday as “Happiness Day” to do something you love outside of work
• Team trips to Naples & beyond to meet suppliers and try new pizzerias
• Bonus every time you refer a friend to join
• Free food & espresso every day – whole menu available and deals with other restaurants
• Free after‑work drinks (soft, beer or gin)
• Two company‑wide parties each year to celebrate Christmas and Ferragosto (we close all pizzerias for these)
• Free pizza when you visit any Pizza Pilgrims location while not at work, up to 3 friends

So, if you’ve got this far down the job advert, it might mean that we’re a perfect match. Click the apply button and one of the team will reach out to you soon. Ciao!