Senior Pizzaiolo & Kitchen Leader - Wood-Fired Perfection

Franco Manca Oxford; Oxford; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

£13.26– 16.26 per hour OTE (including

servicecharge - our data says you can

earn between £1.5 to £3 per hour on

top of yourpay)

FreeSourdough bread to cook at home

28days holiday (pro rata)

Apension scheme to set you up for the

future

24/7virtual GP access and confidential

counselling sessions and advice onwell

being, money, legal and personal

matters.

Cashback,online discounts and

discounted shopping vouchers to help

with everydaysavings.

Gymand fitness discounts, cinema

tickets, family days out and

exclusivehospitality perks.

Annualsocial events, incentives and

competitions

50%staff discount when dining in any

Franco Manca restaurants

Upto £500 employee referral scheme

(T&C apply)

Ongoingpersonal growth and development

with our Franco Academy all over the

UK

Job summary

Franco Manca Oxford is seeking a Senior Pizza Chef to lead in the kitchen, crafting our sourdough pizzas and guiding the team to deliver exceptional service. You will prepare and cook our signature pizzas to perfection, mentor junior staff, and maintain high standards of quality and hygiene in a fast-paced environment.

Join a team that values passion for food, leadership, and a positive attitude, with opportunities for personal growth and development across the Franco network in the UK.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Pizza chef or in a professional kitchen environment.
• Be confident in handling fresh dough and working with a wood-fired oven.
• Strong leadership skills with ability to inspire and support your team.

Responsibilities

• As aSenior 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.
• 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.

Skills

Pizza chef

Kitchen leadership

Wood-fired oven

Team mentoring

Job description

Franco Manca Oxford is seeking a Senior Pizza Chef to lead in the kitchen, crafting our sourdough pizzas and guiding the team to deliver exceptional service. You will prepare and cook our signature pizzas to perfection, mentor junior staff, and maintain high standards of quality and hygiene in a fast-paced environment.

Join a team that values passion for food, leadership, and a positive attitude, with opportunities for personal growth and development across the Franco network in the UK.