Pizza Second Chef — Lead Kitchen, Craft Perfect Pizzas

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

Benefits offered by this job

50% staff discount

Pension scheme

Wellbeing support & counselling

Franco Academy development

Free pizzas on shifts

Free sourdough bread at home

Annual social events

Referral scheme up to £500

Job summary

Franco Manca in Cardiff is looking for a Pizza Second Chef to join our fast-paced kitchen. You will support the Head Chef, help deliver consistently high-quality pizzas, manage food prep, safety, and hygiene, and help train junior team members.

We offer £13.76–£17.76 per hour OTE, with generous staff perks including a 50% dining discount, pension, wellbeing support, and development through the Franco Academy.

Qualifications

• Experience in a busy kitchen with food prep and hygiene focus.
• Passion for cooking and delivering high-quality food.
• Strong teamwork and ability to stay organized under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Support Head Chef and keep kitchen running smoothly.
• Ensure consistently amazing food and quality control.
• Assist in training junior team members and lead when needed.
• Maintain hygiene standards and safety protocols.

Skills

Team player

Food safety

High pace kitchen

Food prep

Hygiene

Job description

Franco Manca in Cardiff is looking for a Pizza Second Chef to join our fast-paced kitchen. You will support the Head Chef, help deliver consistently high-quality pizzas, manage food prep, safety, and hygiene, and help train junior team members.

We offer £13.76–£17.76 per hour OTE, with generous staff perks including a 50% dining discount, pension, wellbeing support, and development through the Franco Academy.