Senior Pizza Chef

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

Job summary

A leading pizzeria chain is seeking a Senior Pizza Chef in Hove to lead the kitchen and craft delicious sourdough pizzas. This role involves mentoring the team, maintaining high food standards, and overseeing stock management. Ideal candidates will have experience in a professional kitchen and strong leadership qualities. This position offers competitive perks including free pizzas, ongoing development, and opportunities for career growth across the UK.

Benefits

A generous share of Tronc

Free yummy pizzas and soft drinks on every shift

Free Sourdough bread to cook at home

Ongoing personal growth with our Franco Academy

28 days holiday

AXA Employee Assistance Programme

Pension scheme

Annual social events

Staff discount at restaurants

Employee referral scheme

Career growth opportunities across the UK

Qualifications

• Experience in a professional kitchen environment.
• Strong leadership skills to support and inspire the team.
• Calmness and focus under pressure in a busy kitchen.

Responsibilities

• Lead in the kitchen, crafting pizzas and supporting the team.
• Prepare and cook sourdough pizzas to perfection.
• Manage the kitchen under the Head Chef's guidance.
• Mentor and train junior kitchen members.
• Maintain high standards of food quality and hygiene.

Skills

Leadership qualities

Experience as a Pizza chef or in a professional kitchen environment

Handling fresh dough

Working with a wood-fired oven

Ability to inspire and support a team

Calm under pressure

Passion for food

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!