Senior Pizza Chef

Franco Manca; England; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A popular pizza restaurant chain in the UK is looking for a Senior Pizza Chef to lead the kitchen and craft delicious sourdough pizzas. You will be responsible for managing kitchen operations, mentoring junior staff, and ensuring the highest food quality standards are met. Ideal candidates will have previous experience in a professional kitchen, strong leadership skills, and a passion for pizza-making. Join us to create memorable dining experiences for customers while developing your career within our vibrant team.

Benefits

Generous share of Tronc

Free pizzas and soft drinks on shift

Free Sourdough bread to cook at home

Ongoing personal growth with Franco Academy

28 days holiday

Health App through AXA Employee Assistance Programme

Pension scheme

Annual social events

Staff discount at Franco Manca and partner restaurants

Employee referral scheme

Career growth opportunities across the UK

Qualifications

• Experience in a professional kitchen environment is essential.
• Confidence in handling fresh dough and wood-fired ovens is a must.
• Must thrive under pressure and maintain calm during busy shifts.

Responsibilities

• Lead the kitchen team in preparing and cooking sourdough pizzas.
• Support Head Chef in managing kitchen operations and food quality.
• Mentor and train junior team members.

Skills

Experience as a Pizza chef

Leadership skills

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Positive attitude

Job description

• 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 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.

• We’re looking for someone with experience, passion, and leadership qualities to help take our kitchen to the next level.

• You’ll 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.

• At Franco Manca, we don’t 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. 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.

• 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.