Pizza Chef

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

Benefits offered by this job

Free pizzas and soft drinks on every?

28 days holiday (pro rata)

Pension scheme

24/7 virtual GP access

Discounts and vouchers

Franco Academy development

50% staff discount

Annual social events

Employee referral scheme

Job summary

Franco Manca in Guildford is seeking a Senior Pizza Chef to lead the kitchen, craft our slow‑rised sourdough pizzas, and support the team to deliver top service every shift.

You will mentor junior colleagues, manage dough handling and toppings, fire pizzas in wood ovens, and help uphold high standards of hygiene and food quality while staying calm under pressure.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Pizza chef or in a professional kitchen environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead by example in the kitchen and develop the team to deliver the best service.
• Mentor and train junior team members and manage stock and prep for service.
• Prepare and cook sourdough pizzas in a wood-fired oven, maintaining high standards of quality and hygiene.

Skills

Pizza making

Leadership

Dough handling

Wood-fired ovens

Job description

• As a Senior Pizza Chef, you'll be a leader in the kitchen, helping to craft every pizza with care while supporting your team to deliver the best service possible.
• You'll lead by example, preparing and cooking our famous sourdough pizzas to perfection.
• Support the Head Chef in managing the kitchen, ensuring high standards of food quality, consistency, and hygiene.
• Mentor and train junior members of the team, sharing your knowledge and expertise.
• Be hands-on with dough preparation, topping pizzas with the freshest ingredients, and firing them in our wood ovens.
• Keep a cool head during busy shifts, ensuring the kitchen runs smoothly and efficiently.
• Take responsibility for stock management and food prep, ensuring everything is ready for service.
  We're looking for someone with experience, passion, and leadership qualities to help take our kitchen to the next level.
• You’ll have experience as a Pizza chef or in a professional kitchen environment.
• Be confident in handling fresh dough and working with a wood-fired oven.
• Have strong leadership skills, with the ability to inspire and support your team.
• Thrive in a fast-paced environment, keeping calm and focused under pressure.
• Be passionate about food and committed to delivering the best pizza every time.
• Have a positive attitude, a team-first mentality, and the ambition to grow your career.
  At Franco Manca, we don't just make pizza - we make moments. From our slow-rising sourdough and fresh, seasonal ingredients to our wood-fired ovens, we bring the best of traditional Italian pizza-making to every pizzeria. But the secret ingredient? Our people. We're passionate, hard-working, and always up for a laugh, creating an environment where great food and good vibes go hand in hand. If you're ready to take your pizza-making skills to the next level and lead by example, we'd love to welcome you to the Franco family.
  £13.26 - 16.26 per hour OTE (including service charge - our data says you can earn between £1.5 to £3 per hour on top of your pay)
• Free yummy pizzas and soft drinks on every shift
• Free Sourdough bread to cook at home
• 28 days holiday (pro rata)
• A pension scheme to set you up for the future
• 24/7 virtual GP access and confidential counselling sessions and advice on wellbeing, money, legal and personal matters.
• Cashback, online discounts and discounted shopping vouchers to help with everyday savings.
• Gym and fitness discounts, cinema tickets, family days out and exclusive hospitality perks.
• Annual social events, incentives and competitions
• 50% staff discount when dining in any Franco Manca restaurants
• Up to £500 employee referral scheme (T&C apply)
• Ongoing personal growth and development with our Franco Academy all over the UK