Senior Neapolitan Pizza Chef — Lead, Train & Grow

Pizza Pilgrims; Cambourne; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free daily food & espresso

Team trips to Naples and supplier tast

Refer-a-friend bonus

4-week sabbatical after 5 years

28 days holiday + 1 extra day per year

Job summary

Pizza Pilgrims is seeking a Senior Chef to lead our kitchen and craft exceptional Neapolitan pizzas across our UK sites. You’ll oversee a Kitchen team, ensure top-tier pizza quality, and liaise with suppliers to maintain stock and HACCP standards.

You’ll drive guest satisfaction with consistent, high-energy service and maintain equipment and cleanliness across shifts. As a Senior Chef, you’ll champion our values, mentor others, and contribute to opening new pizzerias while delivering memorable

Qualifications

• Senior Chef with a focus on creating Neapolitan pizzas.
• Experience leading kitchen teams and managing stock.
• Strong commitment to health and safety compliance.
• Proven track record of successful guest pizza launches.

Responsibilities

• Lead kitchen team to deliver high-quality Neapolitan pizzas.
• Ensure health and safety policies are followed at all times.
• Manage stock and ordering to keep the kitchen well supplied.
• Oversee pizza quality and consistency across shifts.
• Maintain kitchen equipment and hygiene standards.

Skills

Team leadership

Health & safety

Stock management

Pizza quality

Kitchen maintenance

Guest service launches

Job description

Pizza Pilgrims is seeking a Senior Chef to lead our kitchen and craft exceptional Neapolitan pizzas across our UK sites. You’ll oversee a Kitchen team, ensure top-tier pizza quality, and liaise with suppliers to maintain stock and HACCP standards.

You’ll drive guest satisfaction with consistent, high-energy service and maintain equipment and cleanliness across shifts. As a Senior Chef, you’ll champion our values, mentor others, and contribute to opening new pizzerias while delivering memorable