Pizza Restaurant Chef — Fast-Paced, Local-Sourced Kitchen

Silverstone Medical Services; Silverstone; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Silverstone is seeking a Kitchen Lead to manage day-to-day cooking and service, following head-chef instructions and recipe specs. You will handle HACCP paperwork, stock rotation, and coordination with logistics to ensure timely delivery across the site.

The role requires leadership in a fast-paced QSR/pizza environment, strong cost-awareness, and the ability to train and guide a diverse team. A current food hygiene certificate and UK driving licence are expected.

Qualifications

• Self-motivated and eager to learn and progress in the kitchen.
• Hold a current food hygiene certificate.
• Maintain a neat appearance with chef whites and safe footwear.
• Communicate effectively with staff and customers.
• Be flexible to hours in a busy venue.
• Hold a full UK driving licence.
• Basic IT skills for record-keeping and orders.
• Demonstrate leadership and ability to guide a kitchen team.
• Display high culinary skills; follow industry trends.
• Understand cost control and operate kitchens within financial guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day cooking and service to consistently high standards as instructed by the head chef and following recipes.
• Complete HACCP paperwork with catering staff and maintain records.
• Attend required meetings and coordinate with logistics and kitchen teams.
• Ensure effective cost control and achieve the target gross profit.
• Help research and develop new dishes and assist with monthly stock takes.
• Coordinate opening and closing procedures and log delivery data.

Skills

Self-motivated

Food hygiene certificate

Groomed appearance

Communication

Flexible hours

Driving licence

IT skills

Leadership

Culinary skills

Cost awareness

QSR / Pizza experience

Job description

Silverstone is seeking a Kitchen Lead to manage day-to-day cooking and service, following head-chef instructions and recipe specs. You will handle HACCP paperwork, stock rotation, and coordination with logistics to ensure timely delivery across the site.

The role requires leadership in a fast-paced QSR/pizza environment, strong cost-awareness, and the ability to train and guide a diverse team. A current food hygiene certificate and UK driving licence are expected.