10 years ago Thom & James drove a Piaggio ape Tuk Tuk all the way from Sicily to London on a 'Pizza Pilgrimage' to learn the secrets of perfect Italian pizza. They went on to set up a market stall in Soho with an oven in the back of the van before opening their first actual pizzeria on Dean Street. If you think that sounds as ridiculously cool as we do, and you love pizza, then read on… Nowadays we have over 20 award-winning pizzerias across the UK, we’ve got our own Pizza Academy where we run training workshops every day, and we’re also a BCORP - something we’re extremely proud about achieving. We pride ourselves on using the best ingredients from Naples including Caputo flour, fresh fior di latte, salsiccia e friarielle , to make the best Neapolitan pizza every day. We work hard because we think pizza makes people happier. As a Head Chef, you’ll be a specialist in creating the best Neapolitan Pizza’s, and for every guest to leave with a full belly, and already planning their next visit. You’ll also be accountable for: Team Management & engagement. Recruitment, training, and succession planning. Heath & safety compliance. Stock management. Successful guest pizza launches. Kitchen maintenance management. Food quality auditing. Reporting. Whilst skills are important, representing our values is just as important too. These shape our team culture. ‘Push Yourself’ because we believe learning new skills and coming out of your comfort zone will help us improve as a team. ‘Be Yourself’ means you can bring your own personality to work. Your hair colour is yours, not ours. We think tattoos are cool. And we love hearing about your interests outside of work. ‘Respect Others’ because everyone is welcome at Pilgrims and we’re committed to creating an inclusive environment where people feel they belong. ‘Enjoy Yourself’ because hospitality is an industry we love, and we want every Pilgrim to create happiness for each other and to have fun at work. Don’t take our word for it. In our most recent ‘happiness survey’ (team feedback survey)… Over 200 people said the thing they love most about working at Pilgrims is their team. Over 100 people said their favourite pizza perk was the amount of free pizza they get. And nearly 150 people said they love the culture, development opportunities and pizza quality at Pilgrims. What's in it for you? £35,500 - £45,000 + tronc starting at £7k annually with the possibility for more + bonus. 45hr week over 5 days. Serious career development - We are opening 4 pizzerias this year & next. On top of the standard 28 days holiday, you will get an extra day for every year you work for us (up to 5 Years). Some of our favourite Pizza Perks include... 1 extra day holiday as “Happiness Day’ so you can do something that you love and makes you happy about outside of work. Team trips to Naples & beyond to meet suppliers & try new pizzerias A tasty bonus every time you refer a friend to join. Free food & espresso every day - whole menu available & also deals with other restaurants A free after-work drinks (soft, beer or gin) 2 huge company-wide parties every year to celebrate Christmas and Ferragosto (We close all the pizzerias for these!) Free pizza when you visit any Pizza Pilgrims when you are not at work for you & up to 3 friends. So, if you’ve got this far down the job advert, it might mean that we’re a perfect match. Click the apply button and one of the team will reach out to you soon. Ciao!
LIFE AT CLAYS Clays is the premier indoor interactive clay shooting experience and cocktail bar, bringing all the fun of a British clay target shooting weekend to the city. We are the perfect place to spend time with friends or colleagues for an adrenaline-fuelled, fun-filled experience day or night. With a completely unique proposition in the competitive socialising arena, our gamified version of Olympic clay target shooting makes clay shooting safe, fun and accessible for all. We are on an exciting adventure as we expand both domestically and internationally into key global markets where the appeal for Britishness and competitive gaming has been tested strongly. Careers at Clays are loaded with possibilities and as we grow our brand and business, we are also invested in developing our people, providing many opportunities for personal development and access to excellent training. We are building an amazing team of autonomous free thinkers who are passionate about creating amazing experiences for our guests. If you’re looking to join a company with a culture and working environment where integrity, fun and teamwork are prioritised, we might just be the place for you! CLAYS VALUES Just like our venues are designed for everyone, so is our workplace. We know that we can't possibly serve our diverse audiences without first nurturing and celebrating it in our people, and that's why we work hard to create an inclusive culture for everyone. We want the different perspectives, increased creativity and higher innovation that comes from diversity. So, as long as you are passionate about making a positive impact then we want to hear from you. And of course, we're looking for someone who's going to live and breathe our Clays values, which is why we framed them as a set of questions that inform what we do: Safe - Is it safe? For our team, our guests, the business, our partners. Amazing experience - Is it delivering an amazing experience? We amaze, and are amazing. We bring fun, thrill, wonder and joy and deliver an experience like no other. Always striving to surprise, delight and exceed expectations. Lasting - Is it lasting? We are committed to making a positive contribution to our world, our team, our guests and our industry in a way that is sustainable and enduring. We are here for the long term, we create a strong impression and make lasting memories. There is always a part of our amazing experience to discover and we are constantly evolving. SUMMARY OF POSITION Our Bar Team is key to the experience and theatre of our business, you will be producing and serving drinks at high volume in a fast pace exciting environment. We are looking for highly skilled Bartenders who have extensive experience in the bar industry. You will be provided extensive training and be expected to achieve execution criteria and consistency. Day to day duties will involve mixology prep of our unique innovative cocktail menu, preparing and setting up for private events, execution during service hours and maintaining the high hygiene and safety policies. You will work closely with the kitchen and front of house team to deliver exceptional standards of service. We are looking for a self-driven individual that strives for excellence. Ideally with 2-3 years experience in the hospitality industry. The right candidate will be passionate and always strive to exceed expectations in knowledge and capabilities. WHAT YOU’LL GET IN RETURN We value our colleagues greatly and want everyone to feel rewarded. This role is offered with a competitive base salary. Other great benefits include: - Continuing career development via our Career Tree learning journey and opportunities for progression in our growing business - Globally recognised qualifications as part of the Career Tree Journey funded by Clays - 32 working days’ holiday pro rata every holiday year including bank holidays and an increasing holiday allocation with length of service up to a maximum of 36 days - An additional Celebration Day every year to celebrate something that is important to you - Generous 50% colleague discount during off peak periods and 25% colleague discount during peak periods to enjoy Clays with your friends and family - Market-leading parental leave policies. In addition to your statutory rights, Clays offers all colleagues with 12 months service, 13 weeks leave at 100% pay (based on your average weekly earnings) for maternity, adoption and paternity and partner leave - Health Care Cash Plan including up to £995 of reclaimable appointments & treatments and access to a Virtual GP - An Employee Assistance Programme including a 24/7 employee support service and access to up to 8 counselling sessions - A paid annual Volunteer Day for you to give back to your local community - Choice of a Birthday Gift - All colleagues are eligible to join Clays’ non-contributory Pension scheme, where we will contribute a minimum of 3% of your basic salary into the scheme and you will pay a minimum of 5% of your basic salary into the scheme - Other team recognition and incentives via our Shooting Stars recognition programme - Access to hospitality discounts via Hospitality Rewards - Meals provided for colleagues working operational shifts in venues across mealtimes