Senior Pizza Chef

Franco Manca; Windsor; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A popular pizza restaurant chain in the UK is seeking a Senior Pizza Chef to lead their kitchen. In this role, you will be responsible for crafting high-quality pizzas, mentoring team members, and ensuring smooth kitchen operations. The ideal candidate will have experience in a professional kitchen, strong leadership skills, and a passion for food. This position offers opportunities for personal growth, generous benefits including free meals and team discounts, and a chance to thrive in a fast-paced, supportive environment.

Benefits

Generous share of Tronc

Free pizzas and soft drinks on every shift

Free sourdough bread to cook at home

Ongoing personal growth and development

28 days holiday

Health support programme

Pension scheme

Annual social events

Staff dining discounts

Employee referral scheme

Opportunities for career growth across the UK

Qualifications

• Experience in a professional kitchen environment is essential.
• Strong leadership abilities to inspire and guide team members.
• Passion for food and a commitment to quality.

Responsibilities

• Lead the kitchen team in crafting pizzas to perfection.
• Manage stock, food prep, and maintain high food quality standards.
• Mentor and train junior kitchen staff.

Skills

Experience as a Pizza chef

Leadership skills

Ability to handle fresh dough

Working with a wood-fired oven

Positive attitude

Team-first mentality

Ability to thrive in fast-paced environments

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!