Second Pizza Chef - Lead Neapolitan Kitchen Team

Pizza Pilgrims; Greater London; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free pizza for you and up to 3 friends

Free daily food & espresso

Team trips to Naples

Refer-a-friend bonus

Two company-wide parties yearly

Sabbatical after 5 years

Job summary

Pizza Pilgrims Wimbledon is seeking a Second Pizza Chef to join the opening team and lead our kitchen to deliver premium Neapolitan pizza. The role focuses on team leadership, quality control, and ensuring smooth kitchen operations during this exciting opening phase.

You will drive health & safety compliance, manage stock, and contribute to successful guest launches while upholding our standards of hospitality and happiness. This is a pivotal role in a growing, award-winning brand.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a kitchen team.
• Proven ability to manage stock, safety, and quality.
• Proven track record in Neapolitan pizza operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead kitchen team to deliver high-quality Neapolitan pizza.
• Ensure health & safety compliance across the kitchen.
• Manage stock, par levels and waste, with audits.
• Coordinate successful guest pizza launches and menu changes.
• Oversee kitchen maintenance and equipment care.
• Uphold food quality standards and guest satisfaction.

Skills

Team leadership

Food quality auditing

Health & safety

Stock management

Kitchen maintenance

Job description

Pizza Pilgrims Wimbledon is seeking a Second Pizza Chef to join the opening team and lead our kitchen to deliver premium Neapolitan pizza. The role focuses on team leadership, quality control, and ensuring smooth kitchen operations during this exciting opening phase.

You will drive health & safety compliance, manage stock, and contribute to successful guest launches while upholding our standards of hospitality and happiness. This is a pivotal role in a growing, award-winning brand.