Second Pizza Chef

Yard Sale Pizza; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a vibrant and expanding independent restaurant as a Second Pizza Chef! This role offers a fantastic opportunity to work in a fun environment with a supportive team. You'll be responsible for ensuring the kitchen runs smoothly, training new staff, and maintaining high standards of cleanliness. With a competitive hourly rate, bonuses, and a loyalty incentive after one year, this position not only promises a rewarding experience but also a clear path for career progression to Head Chef. Enjoy the perks of free pizza on shift and discounts for friends and family while contributing to an exciting culinary journey.

Benefits

Free pizza on shift

Brilliant discounts for family and friends

Fun staff parties

Employee Assistance Programme

Training & career progression

Paid holidays in days off or cash

Loyalty incentive

Qualifications

• Experience in a fast-paced kitchen environment is essential.
• Strong communication skills and teamwork are required.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Dough stretching

Baking

Communication

Teamwork

English proficiency

Job description

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 £1 per hour paid after 1 years continuous service.

What will I be doing?

1. Ensuring the kitchen service is running smoothly.
2. Leading shifts and taking ownership in the absence of the Head Chef.
3. Adhering to the highest standards, including cleanliness and organising deep cleans.
4. Training the team alongside the Head Chef.
5. Completing all prep as required and taking responsibility for your workstation.
6. Work collaboratively in a team alongside the wider team.

What are we looking for?

1. Someone with previous experience stretching, baking and making dough in a fast-paced environment.
2. Someone with a good command of English.
3. An excellent communicator who enjoys being part of a team.
4. Someone who is willing to work weekends.

What’s on offer?

1. Working with a fantastic team in a fun environment.
2. A brilliant work/life balance so you won't be working super-late.
3. There's loads of opportunities to progress to a Head Chef role as we have really ambitious expansion plans.
4. A competitive hourly rate including bonuses.
5. Loyalty incentive - extra £1 per hour paid after 1 years continuous service.
6. Full time hours - around 40 hours per week with all overtime paid for.
7. Holiday paid in days off or in cash.
8. Training & career progression - we have excellent learning and development opportunities.
9. Free pizza on shift and brilliant discounts to enjoy with family and friends.
10. Fun staff parties - we close the shops so we are all able to join together.
11. Hospitality Action’s Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) offers free independent, expert, support and advice 24/7 to all YSP staff.

If this sounds good, then we can’t wait to hear from you!

Pizza & Love,

YSP

Experience: Required
Languages: English – Advanced
Employment: Full-time
Schedule: Evening and weekends
Salary: £15.5 – £16.5 hourly
Benefits: £1 hourly bonus

About Yard Sale Pizza:
We are a local London independent restaurant offering delivery and takeaway in 10 of our favourite neighbourhoods in London.