Second Pizza Chef

Pizza Pilgrims; London; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a vibrant team at a forward-thinking pizzeria, where you'll craft exceptional Neapolitan pizzas and foster a fun, inclusive work culture. With a focus on personal growth and happiness, this role offers serious career development opportunities as new locations open. Enjoy perks like extra holiday days, trips to Naples, and free pizza for you and friends. If you're passionate about hospitality and pizza, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Benefits

Extra 'Happiness Day' holiday

Trips to Naples

Referral bonuses

Free food & espresso

After-work drinks

Company parties

Free pizza for you and up to 3 friends

Qualifications

• Experience in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
• Ability to lead a team and ensure compliance with safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead the kitchen team in creating exceptional Neapolitan pizzas.
• Manage stock and ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.

Skills

Team leadership

Health & safety compliance

Stock management

Food quality auditing

Kitchen maintenance management

Job description

10 years ago, Thom & James drove a Piaggio Ape Tuk Tuk from Sicily to London on a 'Pizza Pilgrimage' to learn the secrets of perfect Italian pizza. They later established a market stall in Soho with an oven in the back of the van before opening their first pizzeria on Dean Street. Today, we operate over 20 award-winning pizzerias across the UK, run a Pizza Academy offering daily training workshops, and are proud to be a BCORP. We focus on using the best ingredients from Naples, including Caputo flour, fresh fior di latte, and salsiccia e friarielli, to make authentic Neapolitan pizza daily.

As a Second Chef, you will specialize in crafting exceptional Neapolitan pizzas, ensuring every guest leaves satisfied and eager to return. Your responsibilities will include:

1. Team leadership
2. Health & safety compliance
3. Stock management
4. Launching successful guest pizza offerings
5. Kitchen maintenance management
6. Food quality auditing

We value skills and personal qualities aligned with our core values:

• Push Yourself: Embrace learning and stepping out of your comfort zone.
• Be Yourself: Bring your personality to work; we celebrate individuality, including hair color and tattoos.
• Respect Others: Foster an inclusive environment where everyone feels they belong.
• Enjoy Yourself: Have fun and create happiness at work.

Our team feedback highlights the positive culture, camaraderie, and love for pizza that define us.

What’s in it for you?

• £32,000 - £37,000 + Tronc annually, starting at £7k, with potential bonuses
• 45-hour work week over 5 days
• Career development opportunities with new pizzerias opening soon
• Additional holiday days for each year of service (up to 5 years)

Some of our favorite perks include:

• Extra 'Happiness Day' holiday
• Team trips to Naples and beyond
• Referral bonuses
• Free daily food and espresso, plus deals at other restaurants
• After-work drinks
• Two large company parties annually
• Free pizza at any Pizza Pilgrims location for staff and up to 3 friends

If you feel this is the perfect fit, click the apply button, and our team will contact you soon. Ciao!