Second Pizza Chef

Chef & Cook; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing food service company in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced kitchen leader for their team. You will ensure smooth operations, lead shifts, and train staff. The ideal candidate should have proven experience in a fast-paced cooking environment, strong communication skills, and flexibility to work weekends. Enjoy perks like free pizza on shifts and opportunities for career progression. Competitive hourly rates ranging from £15.50 to £16.50, with bonuses available.

Benefits

Paid holidays

Training and career progression

Free pizza on shift

Discounts for family and friends

Fun staff parties

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
• Ability to stretch, bake, and make dough effectively.
• Willing to adhere to cleanliness and organisational standards.

Responsibilities

• Ensure smooth kitchen service and lead shifts.
• Train the team and oversee cleaning protocols.
• Complete all prep tasks and manage your workstation.

Skills

Baking and making dough

Good command of English

Excellent communication

Teamwork

Flexibility to work weekends

Job description

Overview

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 15 of our favourite neighbourhoods. Known for our collaborations, we've teamed up with illustrators, musicians, international chefs and 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 hard-working and talented individuals. We’re expanding to Crystal Palace and will be open seven days a week for delivery and collection, with a few seats to dine in.

What will I be doing?

• Ensuring the kitchen service is running smoothly.
• Leading shifts and taking ownership in the absence of the Head Chef.
• Adhering to the highest standards, including cleanliness and organising deep cleans.
• Training the team alongside the Head Chef.
• Completing all prep as required and taking responsibility for your workstation.
• Work collaboratively in a team alongside the wider team.
• Working with a fantastic team in a fun environment.
• A brilliant work/life balance so you won\'t be working super-late!
• There are loads of opportunities to progress to a Head Chef role as we have ambitious expansion plans.

Qualifications / Requirements

• Previous experience stretching, baking and making dough in a fast-paced environment.
• Good command of English.
• Excellent communicator who enjoys being part of a team.
• Willingness to work weekends.
• Full-time hours – around 40 hours per week with all overtime paid for.
• Competitive hourly rate including bonuses (£15.50–£16.50 per hour).
• Loyalty incentive — extra 50p per hour after 1 year continuous service.

Benefits & Additional Information

• Holiday paid in days off or in cash.
• Training and career progression opportunities.
• Free pizza on shift and discounts for family and friends.
• Fun staff parties – shops closed so everyone can join in.
• Hospitality Action's Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) offers free support and advice 24/7 to all YSP staff.