Pizza Second Chef - Lead Kitchen, Craft Masterpieces

Franco Manca; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free pizzas and drinks

Free sourdough bread

Pension scheme

Virtual GP access

Wellbeing counselling

Cashback & discounts

Gym & cinema discounts

Annual social events

Staff dining discount

Employee referral scheme

Franco Academy

Job summary

Franco Manca is seeking a Pizza Second Chef to join our fast-paced pizzeria team in Cardiff. You will support the Head Chef, help deliver consistently delicious pizzas, and play a key role in kitchen operations.

We offer a vibrant, inclusive environment with ongoing personal growth through the Franco Academy, staff discounts, free meals on shift, and a range of wellbeing and lifestyle perks across the UK.

Qualifications

• Kitchen experience in a busy kitchen.
• Strong understanding of food prep, hygiene and service.
• Passion for cooking and delivering high-quality food.
• Great team player, supportive and motivating others.
• Organized and focused during busy shifts.
• Hunger to learn and grow in kitchen career.

Responsibilities

• Support Head Chef and keep the kitchen heartbeat.
• Deliver consistently amazing food with the team.
• Take responsibility for food prep, quality control, hygiene and safety.
• Train and support junior team members.
• Keep calm under pressure and lead when Head Chef is absent.
• Hands-on role; stretch dough and craft pizzas.

Skills

Kitchen experience

Food prep

Hygiene

Team player

Organized

Willing to learn

Job description

Franco Manca is seeking a Pizza Second Chef to join our fast-paced pizzeria team in Cardiff. You will support the Head Chef, help deliver consistently delicious pizzas, and play a key role in kitchen operations.

We offer a vibrant, inclusive environment with ongoing personal growth through the Franco Academy, staff discounts, free meals on shift, and a range of wellbeing and lifestyle perks across the UK.