Pizza Chef — Fast-Paced, High-Impact Kitchen Role

Arcade; Greater London; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Refer a friend bonus

Internal wage advance facility to cash

Birthday goodies and career milestones

50% off food in our restaurants

50% off food in JKS restaurants within

Access to counselling, remote GP/physi

Hospitality Action 24/7 support

Summer and Christmas team parties

Job summary

Gracey's At Arcade in London is seeking a pizza chef to join the Soho kitchen team. You’ll hand-stretch dough, top pizzas, and cook to perfection in our electric deck oven, delivering high volumes of consistently excellent pizzas.

This practical, fast-paced role requires 2+ years in a commercial kitchen, a food safety certificate, and a collaborative spirit. You’ll work closely with a tight-knit team who share a passion for flavour, craft and hospitality.

Qualifications

• Hygiene and Food Safety Level 2 certificate (essential).
• Kitchen experience, a minimum of 2 years in a commercial setting (essential).
• Experience of making pizza or dough is ideal, but we can train you if you’re keen to learn.
• A passion for food, cooking and genuine interest in pizza making.
• Confidence in prepping ingredients, knife skills, working cleanly, and keeping up in service.
• Understanding of kitchen hygiene and food safety standards.
• The ability to stay calm under pressure and pay attention to detail.
• A collaborative, proactive approach and positive energy on shift.
• Reliability, punctuality, and a willingness to learn and improve.
• Pride in presentation and consistency.

Responsibilities

• Hand-stretch dough, top pizzas, and cook to perfection in an electric deck oven.
• Work closely with a tight-knit team in a fast-paced environment.
• Maintain high standards of food safety, cleanliness, and speed during service.
• Learn and adapt to Arcade's kitchen processes and quality expectations.

Job description

Gracey's At Arcade in London is seeking a pizza chef to join the Soho kitchen team. You’ll hand-stretch dough, top pizzas, and cook to perfection in our electric deck oven, delivering high volumes of consistently excellent pizzas.

This practical, fast-paced role requires 2+ years in a commercial kitchen, a food safety certificate, and a collaborative spirit. You’ll work closely with a tight-knit team who share a passion for flavour, craft and hospitality.