Pizza Second Chef — Lead Kitchen & Craft Masterpieces

Franco Manca; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free pizzas

Free sourdough bread

28 days holiday

Pension scheme

Virtual GP access

Discounts & vouchers

Gym and cinema discounts

Annual social events

Staff dining discount 50%

Employee referral scheme

Franco Academy

Job summary

Franco Manca is seeking a Pizza Second Chef to join our fast‑paced kitchen team. You will support the Head Chef, help deliver consistently outstanding pizzas, and lead the team in their absence. You’ll be hands‑on with dough handling, pizza assembly, and maintaining high hygiene standards while motivating junior staff.

We value passion for food, a positive team spirit, and a drive to grow within the Franco family. Expect a busy, collaborative environment where quality and pace matter every shift.

Qualifications

• Kitchen experience in a busy setting.
• Passion for food and high standards of quality.
• Strong hygiene and safety understanding.
• Positive, team‑first attitude and good communication.
• Experience leading a kitchen team and stepping in for Head Chef.

Responsibilities

• Support Head Chef and help manage day‑to‑day kitchen operations.
• Collaborate with Head Chef to deliver consistently exceptional pizzas.
• Lead the team when Head Chef is absent and keep shifts running smoothly.
• Hands‑on role from dough handling to pizza assembly.
• Train and support junior team members to grow their skills.

Skills

Kitchen experience

Food prep

Hygiene & safety

Team leadership

Calm under pressure

Train juniors

Excellent communicator

Pizza making

Job description

Franco Manca is seeking a Pizza Second Chef to join our fast‑paced kitchen team. You will support the Head Chef, help deliver consistently outstanding pizzas, and lead the team in their absence. You’ll be hands‑on with dough handling, pizza assembly, and maintaining high hygiene standards while motivating junior staff.

We value passion for food, a positive team spirit, and a drive to grow within the Franco family. Expect a busy, collaborative environment where quality and pace matter every shift.