Senior Pizza Chef

TN United Kingdom; Kingston upon Thames; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a vibrant and passionate team at an established pizzeria known for its artisanal sourdough pizzas. As a Senior Pizza Chef, you will lead the kitchen, ensuring every pizza is crafted to perfection while mentoring junior chefs. Enjoy a dynamic work environment where your skills and creativity will shine. With opportunities for personal growth and development, along with generous perks like free meals and a supportive team culture, this role is perfect for passionate culinary professionals looking to advance their careers. Become a part of a pioneering brand that values quality and teamwork!

Benefits

Free pizzas and soft drinks on every shift

Free sourdough bread to cook at home

28 days holiday

AXA Employee Assistance Programme

Pension scheme

Annual social events

Staff discount at restaurants

Employee referral scheme

Opportunities for career growth

Qualifications

• Experience as a Pizza chef or in a professional kitchen environment.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to inspire and support your team.

Responsibilities

• Lead the kitchen team in crafting pizzas and delivering excellent service.
• Mentor junior staff and ensure high standards of food quality and hygiene.

Skills

Pizza-making

Leadership

Dough handling

Wood-fired oven operation

Stock management

Job description

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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!