Senior Pizza Chef — Lead & Mentor in Wood-Fired Pizzas

Franco Manca Covent Garden; Greater London; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free pizzas and soft drinks on every 9

Free sourdough bread to cook at home

28 days holiday (pro rata)

Pension scheme

24/7 virtual GP and counselling

Discounts and vouchers

50% staff dining discount

Job summary

Franco Manca Covent Garden is looking for a Senior Pizza Chef to lead the kitchen, crafting and firing our iconic sourdough pizzas with a wood-fired oven. You will mentor junior staff and ensure the highest standards of quality, consistency and hygiene across busy shifts.

Ideal candidates bring proven pizza kitchen experience, leadership خلف, and a passion for exceptional food. This role is on-site in London with opportunities for growth within the Franco Academy network.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Pizza chef or in a professional kitchen.
• Confident in handling fresh dough and working with a wood-fired oven.
• Strong leadership skills and ability to mentor the team.
• Thrives in a fast-paced environment and stays calm under pressure.
• Passionate about food and delivering the best pizza.
• Positive attitude and team-first mentality.

Responsibilities

• Lead the kitchen as a Senior Pizza Chef, guiding the team to deliver excellent service.
• Prepare and cook sourdough pizzas to perfection.
• Support the Head Chef in maintaining high standards of quality and hygiene.
• Mentor and train junior team members with knowledge and expertise.
• Hands-on with dough preparation, toppings, and wood oven firing.
• Maintain stock and prep to ensure smooth service.

Skills

Leadership

Pizza chef experience

Dough handling

Wood-fired oven

Mentoring

Work under pressure

Tools

Wood-fired oven

Job description

Franco Manca Covent Garden is looking for a Senior Pizza Chef to lead the kitchen, crafting and firing our iconic sourdough pizzas with a wood-fired oven. You will mentor junior staff and ensure the highest standards of quality, consistency and hygiene across busy shifts.

Ideal candidates bring proven pizza kitchen experience, leadership خلف, and a passion for exceptional food. This role is on-site in London with opportunities for growth within the Franco Academy network.