Pizza Chef

The Ideal Collection; Southampton; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fair Pay & Transparent Tips

Flexible Rotas

Skills for Life

Real Food & Local Perks

Your Well-being First

A Place to Belong

Job summary

The Ideal Collection in Southampton is seeking a Pizza Chef eager to learn and contribute to a community kitchen. You’ll learn the craft under senior chefs, prepping ingredients and helping the team deliver "WOW" to guests.

We offer fair pay with equal share of tips, flexible rotas, mentorship from our senior chefs, fresh meals from local produce, wellbeing support, and a welcoming team where you belong. If you’re excited to grow, join our community venues today.

Job description

Pizza Chef: Learn the craft at the heart of our community

To reach our ambitions and truly earn our place in the hearts of ourcommunity, we’re looking for aPizza Chefwho is eager to learn and ready to get stuck in.

What success looks like here:

• Helpful & Impactful:You are the foundation. Whether it’s prepping veg or assisting a senior chef, your goal is to be a hero in the background, ensuring the kitchen is always ready to deliver "WOW."
• Courageous Learning:You have the integrity to ask when you’re unsure and the courage to try new skills. You do the right thing, from food safety to helping a teammate in a rush.
• Honest Communication:You learn by listening and speaking honestly. You treat everyone with respect, helping to keep our kitchen a human-led and organised place to work.
• Resourceful Mindset:You help us protect our planet. You’ll be the champion of our recycling and waste-reduction, knowing that every small action helps our local environment.
• Self-Aware & Mindful:You take responsibility for your own energy. We’ll support you to stay healthy and balanced as you learn the ropes of professional kitchen life.
• Wholeheartedly Positive:You make the workplace a happy place. You get stuck in with a smile, knowing that your positive attitude is what makes our community kitchen special.

Why you’ll love it here:

• Fair Pay & Transparent Tips:Competitive hourly rate plus an equal share of all tips.
• Flexible Rotas:Shifts that fit your lifestyle and help you maintain balance.
• Skills for Life:Clear career pathways and mentorship from our senior chefs.
• Real Food & Local Perks:Fresh meals from local produce and discounts across our 5 venues.
• Your Well-being First:Access to the Hospitality Rewards App (Private GP & EAP).
• A Place to Belong: Free parking, epic staff parties, and a team that wants to see you succeed.