Senior Pizza Chef

RHR UK; Bishop's Stortford; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A renowned pizza establishment in Bishop's Stortford is seeking a Senior Pizza Chef to lead the kitchen and mentor junior chefs while crafting delicious sourdough pizzas. The ideal candidate will have significant experience in pizza making and a passion for food, leading by example in a fast-paced environment. This role offers numerous perks, including free meals, ongoing training, and opportunities for career development within the company.

Benefits

Generous share of Tronc

Free pizzas and soft drinks on shifts

Ongoing personal growth with Franco Academy

28 days holiday

AXA Employee Assistance Programme

Pension scheme

Annual social events

Staff discount at various restaurants

Employee referral scheme

Qualifications

• Experience as a Pizza chef or in a professional kitchen environment.
• Confidence in handling fresh dough and working with a wood-fired oven.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire and support your team.

Responsibilities

• Lead in the kitchen, crafting pizzas and ensuring service quality.
• Support the Head Chef in managing kitchen standards.
• Mentor and train junior team members.
• Prepare and cook pizzas, managing stock and food prep.

Skills

Experience in a professional kitchen

Confidence in handling fresh dough

Strong leadership skills

Ability to thrive under pressure

Passion for food

Job description

At Franco Manca, we dont just make pizza we make moments. From our slow-rising sourdough and fresh, seasonal ingredients to our wood-fired ovens, we bring the best of traditional Italian pizza-making to every pizzeria. But the secret ingredient? Our people. Were passionate, hard-working, and always up for a laugh, creating an environment where great food and good vibes go hand in hand. If youre ready to take your pizza-making skills to the next level and lead by example, wed love to welcome you to the Franco family.

What Youll Do :

As a Senior Pizza Chef, youll be a leader in the kitchen, helping to craft every pizza with care while supporting your team to deliver the best service possible.

Youll lead by example, preparing and cooking our famous sourdough pizzas to perfection.

Support the Head Chef in managing the kitchen, ensuring high standards of food quality, consistency, and hygiene.

Mentor and train junior members of the team, sharing your knowledge and expertise.

Be hands-on with dough preparation, topping pizzas with the freshest ingredients, and firing them in our wood ovens.

Keep a cool head during busy shifts, ensuring the kitchen runs smoothly and efficiently.

Take responsibility for stock management and food prep, ensuring everything is ready for service.

What Youll Bring :

Were looking for someone with experience, passion, and leadership qualities to help take our kitchen to the next level.

Youll have experience as a Pizza chef or in a professional kitchen environment.

Be confident in handling fresh dough and working with a wood-fired oven.

Have strong leadership skills, with the ability to inspire and support your team.

Thrive in a fast-paced environment, keeping calm and focused under pressure.

Be passionate about food and committed to delivering the best pizza every time.

Have a positive attitude, a team-first mentality, and the ambition to grow your career.

What youll get :

A generous share of Tronc

Free yummy pizzas and soft drinks on every shift

Free Sourdough bread to cook at home

Ongoing personal growth and development with our Franco Academy

28 days holiday

AXA Employee Assistance Programme with Health App

A pension scheme to set you up for the future

Annual social events

Staff discount when dining in any Franco Manca, The Real Greek or Super Club Roma restaurants

Employee referral scheme earn from the great people you know

Opportunities all over the UK to grow your career

If you have the skills & passion to become a Franco Manca Senior Pizza Chef, then click apply and jump on board with the pioneers of Sourdough Pizza!