Senior Pizza Chef

The Retail Appointment Live; Oxford; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading pizzeria is seeking a Senior Pizza Chef to lead their kitchen team. You will be responsible for crafting high-quality sourdough pizzas and mentoring junior staff while working in a vibrant environment that values passion for food. Enjoy competitive pay, generous benefits, and opportunities for growth across the UK.

Benefits

Free pizzas and soft drinks on every shift

Annual social events

Staff discount when dining at any Franco Manca

AXA Employee Assistance Programme

28 days holiday

Qualifications

• Experience as a Pizza chef or in a professional kitchen.
• Confident in handling fresh dough and wood-fired ovens.
• Ability to inspire and support the team.

Responsibilities

• Lead kitchen team and craft pizzas to perfection.
• Support the Head Chef in managing kitchen standards.
• Mentor and train junior kitchen staff.

Skills

Leadership

Pizza-making

Communication

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!