Pizza Chef

Nell's Pizza; Salford; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fair pay

Growth opportunities

Free food & drinks

Counselling support

Inclusive culture

Make a difference

Celebrations

Travel perks

Hospitality hikes

3 days off at Christmas

Enhanced maternity/paternity

Job summary

Nell's Pizza is seeking a passionate pizza maker to join our team in Salford. You will be responsible for stretching dough, adding toppings, and baking each pie to perfection, while keeping the kitchen energy high and the guest experience exceptional.

Join a growing neighbourhood bar known for New York-style pizza, with a focus on quality, teamwork, and sustainability. Competitive shifts and staff perks are part of the package.

Qualifications

• Experience making pizzas in a fast-paced kitchen.
• Ability to handle dough, toppings and ovens safely.
• Capable of working cleanly and efficiently under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Set the tone from the moment the dough hits the oven, expertly stretching, topping, and baking each pizza with care.
• Maintain high kitchen vibes, ensure consistent crust and topping quality, and contribute to overall guest delight.

Skills

Pizza making

Kitchen experience

Teamwork

Job description

Who We Are

Recently listed in The Time’s Best Places to Work 2026 and in Code Hospitality Happiest Places to Work 2025. Nell’s is a neighbourhood bar serving up New York style pizza (‘za) with one simple purpose: to create spaces filled with happy faces, inclusive of everyone, from the team to our guests.

JOIN THE TEAM AT NELL’S

Who We Are

Recently listed in The Time’s Best Places to Work 2026 and in Code Hospitality Happiest Places to Work 2025. Nell’s is a neighbourhood bar serving up New York style pizza (‘za) with one simple purpose: to create spaces filled with happy faces, inclusive of everyone, from the team to our guests.

With six existing Nells sites across Greater Manchester and big expansion plans, now is the perfect time to join our growing team

Love Pizza & Crafting Perfection?

You’ll set the tone from the moment the dough hits the oven - expertly stretching, topping, and baking each pizza with care. Whether it’s creating the perfect crust, adding the newest ingredients, or keeping the kitchen vibes high, you’ll be the pizza maker who brings the magic. Your mission? Make every pizza perfect, with every bite taking our guests straight to pizza paradise.

Our Values

• Be Real - Honest, fair, down-to-earth, and inclusive. Be yourself—we celebrate individuality.
• Bring It - Show up, bring your A-game, and keep the good times flowing.
• Create Sparks - Full of energy, big ideas, and fresh ways of doing things. Got suggestions? We’re all ears!
• Care A Lot - Purpose-led, people-focused, and committed to sustainability.

What’s in It for You?

• Fair Pay & Perks - Competitive hourly rates plus staff discounts on top-tier food & drinks.
• Room to Grow - We’re big on development and will support your career progression.
• Perks Galore - Free food and drink on shift and generous staff discounts at all sites when not at work.
• Well-being Support - We know the demands of kitchen life, which is why we offer flexible shifts and well-being support, including 12 free counselling sessions a year with our partner Health Assured.
• Inclusive Culture - A welcoming, fun workplace where everyone belongs.
• Make a Difference - Get involved in sustainability projects, community initiatives, and charity events.
• Celebrations - Birthday and Christmas credit to spend at our venues, plus two epic staff parties a year!
• Travel Perks - 50% off late-night taxis to get you home safely after work.
• Hospitality Hikes - Fully funded hospitality hikes to keep you active.
• 3 Days off at Christmas! - A rare perk in hospitality, we close for 3 days at Christmas to allow our teams to spend time with friends and family.
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity - Enhanced policy available to all team members

NYC > MCR - Let’s do this!