Senior Pizza Chef

Career Choices Dewis Gyrfa Ltd; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pizza restaurant chain in Cardiff is seeking a Senior Pizza Chef to lead the kitchen team. You will prepare exquisite sourdough pizzas, manage kitchen operations, and mentor staff. Ideal candidates have strong culinary experience, leadership skills, and a passion for delivering quality food. The role offers a supportive environment and various employee benefits including free meals and opportunities for personal growth.

Benefits

Free yummy pizzas and soft drinks

Ongoing personal growth with Franco Academy

28 days holiday

Employee Assistance Programme

Pension scheme

Staff discount at other restaurants

Employee referral scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in a professional kitchen environment.
• Strong leadership skills to inspire the team.
• Ability to keep calm during busy shifts.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook sourdough pizzas.
• Support the Head Chef in kitchen management.
• Mentor and train junior team members.

Skills

Experience as a Pizza Chef

Confidence with fresh dough

Leadership skills

Ability to thrive under pressure

Passion for food

Positive attitude

Job description

About Franco Manca

At Franco Manca, we don’t just make pizza – we create 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.

Our people are the secret ingredient. We’re passionate, hard‑working, and always up for a laugh, creating an environment where great food and good vibes go hand in hand.

If you’re ready to take your pizza‑making skills to the next level and lead by example, we’d love to welcome you to the Franco family.

What You’ll Do

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

• You’ll 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 team members, 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 You’ll Bring

• 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.
• Thriving in a fast‑paced environment, keeping calm and focused under pressure.
• Passion for food and commitment to delivering the best pizza every time.
• Positive attitude, team‑first mentality, and ambition to grow your career.

What you’ll get

• A generous share of 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.

Then click apply and jump on board with the pioneers of sourdough pizza.

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