Senior Wood-Fired Pizza Lead

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

Benefits offered by this job

Free pizzas

Pension scheme

Virtual GP access

Discounts & vouchers

Staff discount 50%

Job summary

Franco Manca is seeking a Senior Pizza Chef to lead the kitchen, crafting our famous sourdough pizzas and guiding the team to deliver exceptional service. You’ll mentor junior staff, oversee dough preparation, and ensure high standards of hygiene and food quality in a fast‑paced environment.

You will work with a passionate team, use a wood‑fired oven, and contribute to maintaining the brand’s beloved slow‑rising sourdough pizza culture.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Lead the kitchen as Senior Pizza Chef and mentor junior team members.
• Prepare and cook sourdough pizzas to perfection.
• Support the Head Chef in maintaining high standards of food quality, consistency and hygiene.
• Mentor and train junior staff, sharing knowledge and expertise.
• Be hands-on with dough preparation, toppings, and wood oven firing.
• Keep calm and keep the kitchen efficient during busy shifts.
• Oversee stock management and food prep to ensure service readiness.

Skills

Pizza chef experience

Leadership

Dough handling

Wood-fired oven

Tools

Wood-fired oven

Job description

Franco Manca is seeking a Senior Pizza Chef to lead the kitchen, crafting our famous sourdough pizzas and guiding the team to deliver exceptional service. You’ll mentor junior staff, oversee dough preparation, and ensure high standards of hygiene and food quality in a fast‑paced environment.

You will work with a passionate team, use a wood‑fired oven, and contribute to maintaining the brand’s beloved slow‑rising sourdough pizza culture.