Senior Pizza Chef

The Fulham Shore; Greater London; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pizza restaurant chain in Greater London is looking for a Senior Pizza Chef to lead the kitchen team. You will prepare and cook delicious sourdough pizzas while mentoring junior chefs and ensuring high standards of food quality and safety. Ideal candidates should have experience in a professional kitchen, strong leadership skills, and a passion for food. The role offers competitive perks including ongoing development opportunities and staff discounts.

Benefits

Generous share of Tronc

Free pizzas and soft drinks on shifts

Free sourdough bread

Ongoing personal growth and development

28 days holiday

AXA Employee Assistance Programme

Pension scheme

Annual social events

Staff discount at various restaurants

Employee referral scheme

Career growth opportunities across the UK

Qualifications

• Experience in a professional kitchen environment.
• Confidence in handling fresh dough and using a wood-fired oven.
• Ability to inspire and support a team.

Responsibilities

• Lead the kitchen and craft pizzas with care.
• Support the Head Chef in managing food quality and hygiene.
• Mentor junior team members.

Skills

Leadership skills

Pizza preparation

Dough handling

Calm under pressure

Job description

About Us

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.

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 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 You’ll Bring

• 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.

What you’ll 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!