Second Pizza Chef

TN United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits at a vibrant pizzeria known for its community spirit and delicious offerings. As a Second Pizza Chef, you'll play a crucial role in ensuring the kitchen runs smoothly, leading shifts, and training new team members. This dynamic environment promises a great work-life balance, with no late-night shifts and plenty of opportunities for career progression. Enjoy perks like free pizza on shift, discounts for friends and family, and a loyalty incentive that rewards your dedication. Join a fun-loving team and make your mark in the culinary world!

Benefits

Free pizza on shift

Discounts for friends and family

Holiday pay

Training and career development

Fun staff parties

Access to Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Experience in a fast-paced kitchen environment, particularly with dough.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensure smooth kitchen service and lead shifts in the Head Chef's absence.
• Train team members and maintain cleanliness standards.

Skills

Dough stretching and baking

Team communication

English proficiency

Job description

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Yard Sale Pizza is on the search for a Second Pizza Chef to join our amazing team!

Pay rate effective from 1st April 2025

Offering new loyalty incentive - extra 50p per hour paid after 1 year of continuous service

Who are we?

Yard Sale Pizza fired up the oven in 2014, starting with weekly supper clubs from our backyard in Hackney. We now offer delivery, dine-in, and takeaway in 12 of our favourite neighbourhoods. Known for our collaborations, we’ve teamed up with illustrators, musicians, international chefs & local eateries — all on the quest for the perfect pie!

We’ve won London’s most-loved restaurant in Time Out’s 2016 Love London awards, were awarded Best Cheap Eats in the Observer Food Monthly Awards in 2017, and were voted London’s favourite pizza in Time Out’s inaugural Clash of the Slices in 2022.

We’re a young and fast-growing company offering plenty of career progression for hardworking and talented individuals.

Our 5th store is within touching distance of Shoreditch. Alongside our usual casual dine-in and takeaway vibes, we will serve the local area with our dedicated delivery service. Additionally, we are opening a basement bar for a more secluded dining experience, perfect for dates or private parties!

What will I be doing?

• Ensuring the kitchen service runs smoothly.
• Leading shifts and taking ownership in the absence of the Head Chef.
• Adhering to high standards of cleanliness and organising deep cleans.
• Training the team alongside the Head Chef.
• Completing all prep as required and taking responsibility for your workstation.
• Working collaboratively with the wider team.

What are we looking for?

• Previous experience stretching, baking, and making dough in a fast-paced environment.
• Good command of English.
• An excellent communicator who enjoys teamwork!
• Willingness to work weekends.

What’s on offer:

• Working with a fantastic team in a fun environment.
• A great work/life balance with no late-night shifts.
• Opportunities for progression to Head Chef as part of our expansion plans.
• A competitive hourly rate including bonuses.
• Full-time hours around 40 hours per week, with paid overtime.
• Loyalty incentive: extra 50p per hour after 1 year of continuous service.
• Holiday pay in days off or cash.
• Training and career development opportunities.
• Free pizza on shift and discounts for friends and family.
• Fun staff parties with shop closures to join in.
• Access to Hospitality Action’s Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) offering 24/7 support.

If this sounds good, we look forward to hearing from you!