Senior Pizza Chef

Arcade; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Refer a friend bonus

50% off food for you and loved ones

Access to counselling and legal advice

Summer and Christmas team parties

Job summary

Arcade in Greater London is seeking a passionate Pizza Chef Lead to join the exciting kitchen at Arcade Covent Garden. The role requires hands-on experience in high-volume pizza making and leading a team. Our ideal candidate has at least 2 years of commercial kitchen experience, is skilled in dough handling, and maintains high standards in hygiene and food safety. We offer benefits including discounts at our restaurants and a supportive work environment focused on creativity and collaboration.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years in a commercial kitchen setting.
• Ability to hand-stretch dough and top pizzas.
• Experience in using an electric deck oven.

Responsibilities

• Create high volumes of consistently outstanding pizzas.
• Lead the pizza team and maintain kitchen standards.
• Ensure a clean and organized workspace.

Skills

Pizza team leadership experience

Hygiene and Food Safety Level 2 certificate

Kitchen experience

Experience of making pizza

Passion for food

Confidence in prepping ingredients

Understanding of kitchen hygiene standards

Calm under pressure

Collaborative approach

Job description

Join Our Kitchen Team — Mastering The Art Of Pizza & Igniting The Kitchen With Energy!

About Gracey At Arcade

We re a growing pizza business bringing bold & characterful pizzas to the people of Hertfordshire & London and have carved a reputation for serving up distinctive Italian-American style crispy pizza pies. From our respected St Albans pizzeria - where it all began - and our London kitchens reside in the buzzing Arcade food halls we serve up thin, crispy pies made with an exceptional level of craft & care. We re all about flavour, consistency, and creating a workplace where people enjoy coming in every day.

About Arcade

Arcade is one of UK s most ambitious and exciting hospitality projects! A dynamic playground where world-class chefs, bold culinary ideas, and vibrant guest experiences come together under one roof. As a brand incubator, we launch, operate, and scale original concepts that celebrate global cuisines and exceptional drink culture.

About The Role

We re looking for a Pizza Chef Lead to join the kitchen team of one of Londons newest, stunning and most exciting venues – Arcade Covent Garden! We re looking for someone with commercial fast-paced kitchen experience who can hand-stretch dough, top pizzas, and cook them to perfection in our oven or who has the aptitude to learn how to do so.

This is a practical, fast-paced role where no two days feel the same, and you ll be working closely with a tight-knit team who love what they do. You' ll be working with an electric deck oven to create high volumes of consistently outstanding pizzas, from the stretch to the final bake.

We d Love To Hear From You If You Bring

• Pizza team leadership experience (essential)
• Hygiene and Food Safety Level 2 certificate (essential)
• Kitchen experience, a minimum of 2 years in a commercial setting (essential)
• Experience of making pizza and expertise in working with dough (essential)
• 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

We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive team. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds.

Working At Arcade

Our teams are the most important part of our business, translating our passion for genuine hospitality to our guests every day. We are proud to work with industry-leading talent and recognise the importance of offering our teams the tools, guidance and experience necessary to build confidence and grow. At Arcade, we re more than just a restaurant group... We re a collective of bold, diverse food and drink brands driven by creativity, collaboration, and a passion for hospitality. We believe in growing together, empowering our people, and creating opportunities to thrive across all areas of the business. Whether onsite, behind the scenes or head office, working at Arcade means being part of something exciting, fast-moving, and truly unique in the hospitality industry.

Benefits Of Being Part Of The Team

• Refer a friend bonus
• Internal wage advance facility to instantly access the wages you ve earned
• A restaurant recognition budget for Birthday goodies and career milestones
• 50% off food in our restaurants for you and your loved ones
• 50% off food in JKS restaurants within Arcade for you and your loved ones
• Access to counselling, remote GP/physio services, legal advice and more through
• Hospitality Action 24 hours a day, 365 days of the year
• Summer and Christmas team parties where we all down tools and have some fun!