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As part of the pizzeria kitchen team your role at Senior Pizza Chef is to support in the running of the kitchen, working closely with your team to ensure that we are always serving the best pizza to our guests. Ensuring the high standards we are all looking for requires every Chef to excel in two key areas; Food Quality & Safety; Supporting the Team. - Food, quality & safety - Our menu is simple and focused on Neapolitan style pizza. As Line Chef you will be the expert when it comes to our food, always ensuring our guests always receive the best pizza. You will also support the management team with the smooth running of every shift by keeping things safe, being well prepared for your shifts and supporting the Head Chef with controls within the kitchen. - Supporting the Team - We have a 'one team one dream' approach to everything we do. Team work is key to a smooth shift so we always help each other out no matter the role, helping to create that great pilgrims vibe we all love to work in every day. In return for your hard work we will: • Invest in your growth and development • Pay you a competitive rate including an equal share of tronc for all BOH and FOH teams plus bonus • Hold two full staff parties for everyone throughout the year, we even close our pizzerias on these days so everyone can join in • Ensure you always have lots of fun • Feed you all the pizza you would like

Yard Sale Pizza are on the search for an experienced Head Pizza Chef who is a collaborative team leader with excellent pizza making skills to join our amazing team! What will I be doing? • Leading and mentoring a hard working team of chefs in a busy environment., • You'll report to our Kitchen Operations Manager and General Manager and you will be responsible to run all areas of the kitchen on site., • Ensuring the smooth running of the kitchen whilst keeping a positive working environment for the team!, • You’ll be responsible for overseeing and providing excellent pizza quality, kitchen speed and service., • Training and maintaining a competent chef team - providing regular appraisals and keeping the team engaged., • Ensuring that you hit successful GP and portioning figures., • Maintaining 5* Food Hygiene standards., • You’ll be responsible for your team's rota in alignment with budgeted staff costs., • Stock ordering and rotation. What are we looking for? • Someone with masterclass Pizza-making skills with a real passion for pizza!, • Someone who is highly skilled in making Neapolitan-style pizza, making and stretching dough and baking in a stone-based marana oven., • A Head Chef who has previous experience leading and developing a team who enjoys collaboration and has excellent communication skills., • Someone who has first-class organisation skills and attention to detail., • Someone with good knowledge of risk assessments, food safety and hygiene within a commercial kitchen. What’s on offer: • Competitive Hourly Rates., • Full time hours - around 40 per week., • Paid overtime., • Holiday paid in days off or in cash., • Career progression with Yard Sale Pizza - our Shop Head Chefs earn a monthly bonuses based on KPI’s., • Loyalty incentive - extra 50p per hour paid after 1 years continuous service, • Working with a brilliant team in a fast-growing company., • Free pizza on shift and brilliant discounts to enjoy with family and friends., • Staff parties throughout the year., • Uniform and other merchandise to celebrate your milestones working with us. If this sounds good, then we can’t wait to hear from you! Pizza & Love, YSP

Hi there! It's Sam and Luigi here. We run this great restaurant in Chelsea and we want you to be a part of it. Pizza Pilgrims started life in 2011, when 2 brothers took a “Pizza Pilgrimage” of discovery. Once home, they installed a Neapolitan pizza oven and sold their first pizza on Berwick St Market. Since then, they have opened pizzerias in London and Oxford (so they would be able to make pizza in the rain). As part of the pizzeria team, your role at Pizza Chef would be to support in the running of the kitchen, working closely with your team to ensure that we are always serving the best pizza to our guests. Ensuring the high standards we are all looking for requires every Chef to excel in two key areas: • Food, quality & safety: Our menu is simple and focused on Neapolitan style pizza. As Line Chef you will be the expert when it comes to our food, always ensuring our guests always receive the best pizza. You will also support the management team with the smooth running of every shift by keeping things safe, being well prepared for your shifts and supporting the Head Chef with controls within the kitchen., • Supporting the Team: We have a 'one team one dream' approach to everything we do. Team work is key to a smooth shift so we always help each other out no matter the role, helping to create that great pilgrims vibe we all love to work in every day. In return for your hard work we will: • Invest in your growth and development, • Pay you a competitive rate including an equal share of tronc for all BOH and FOH teams plus bonus, • Hold two full staff parties for everyone throughout the year, we even close our pizzerias so everyone can join in, • Ensure you always have lots of fun, • Feed you all the pizza you would like

We are seeking a skilled and passionate Wood Fired Neapolitan Head Pizza Chef/Head Chef to join our team. As a Wood Fired Neapolitan Head Pizza Chef, you will be responsible for creating authentic Neapolitan-style pizzas using traditional methods and high-quality ingredients. Your expertise in wood-fired oven cooking, dough preparation, and pizza assembly will contribute to delivering an exceptional dining experience for our customers. The ideal candidate should have a strong background in Italian cuisine, a deep understanding of Neapolitan pizza techniques, and a creative approach to flavour combinations. PIZZERIA DUTIES: Prepare and stretch Neapolitan pizza dough using traditional techniques to achieve the characteristic thin and soft crust (dough preparation, control fermentation of dough/gluten) . Operate and maintain the wood-fired oven, ensuring optimal temperature and consistent cooking results. Select and source highquality ingredients, including fresh produce artisanal cheeses, and premium meats, to create flavourful toppings. Master the art of handtossing and shaping pizza dough to achieve the desired thickness and shape. Execute proper pizza assembly and topping distribution, ensuring an even and balanced flavour profile. Monitor cooking times to ensure pizzas are baked to perfection, with the ideal balance of crispy crust and melty toppings. Collaborate with the kitchen team to develop new and innovative pizza flavours, exploring seasonal ingredients and customer preferences. Maintain a clean and organized work area, following food safety and sanitation guidelines. Train and mentor kitchen staff on Neapolitan pizza techniques, encouraging consistency and quality throughout the team. Continuously strive to improve and refine pizza recipes and cooking methods, keeping up with industry trends and customer feedback. Uphold a high level of professionalism and teamwork, fostering positive relationships with colleagues and providing excellent customer service. KITCHE DUTIES: Food Preparation: Support with food preparation and cooking processes, ensuring consistency and quality. Inventory Control: Monitor stock levels, place orders, and manage inventory efficiently. Quality Assurance: Ensure that all dishes meet quality standards and are presented correctly. Sanitation: Enforce health and safety regulations, ensuring a clean and safe kitchen environment. Collaboration with FOH: Work closely with the FOH team to address any special requests or issues, ensuring a cohesive and high-quality dining experience. Make kitchen/pizzeria rota and keep the cost in the budget ABOUT YOU: Friendly and approachable Positive mindset Eagerness to learn Ability to thrive under pressure and collaborate with a team Genuine passion for enhancing guest experiences Experience working in a fast-paced kitchen environment Leading a section or shifts in the kitchenProven experience as a Pizza Chef, preferably specializing in Neapolitan-style pizzas. In-depth knowledge of Neapolitan pizza dough preparation, wood-fired oven cooking, and traditional Italian ingredients. Ability to hand-toss and shape pizza dough with precision and consistency. Strong understanding of flavour profiles and the ability to create innovative pizza combinations.Excellent time management and multitasking skills in a fast-paced kitchen environment. Attention to detail and a commitment to delivering consistently high-quality pizzas. Knowledge of food safety and sanitation regulations. Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to work well as part of a team and provide guidance to kitchen staff. Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as required. CINQUECENTO EMPLOYEE BENEFITS: Cinquecento 25% family dining discount Free meals for each full shift worked Performance related bonuses (non-contractual) Tronc/Gratuities Pension scheme (subject to eligibility) Full training and certification on health and safety, food courses and wines Opportunity to learn about traditional Italian cuisine Career Development Full uniform provided ABOUT US: Our restaurant is committed to being an equal opportunity employer, welcoming everyone in the community. We celebrate diversity, take pride in our offerings, our work, and being ourselves. If you're excited to join our amazing team, we want to hear from you!

12 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 Second 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 leadership. Heath & safety compliance. Stock management. Successful guest pizza launches. Kitchen maintenance management. Food quality auditing. 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? £32,000 - £37,000 base salary + tronc + 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!

🍕 HEAD PIZZA CHEF WANTED – Vauxhall 🍕 Join the team at Made in Puglia – where passion meets pizza. We’re on the hunt for a talented Pizza Head Chef to take the lead in our Vauxhall location. If you're experienced, motivated, and ready to grow with a fast-moving, expanding brand — this is your moment. 🔥 What We Offer: £16–£17 per hour, depending on experience 45 hours/week contract 28 days paid holiday per year Bonuses Referral bonuses – get rewarded when you bring great people in A clear growth path with real opportunities for advancement as we continue expanding 👨‍🍳 What We’re Looking For: • A skilled Pizza Chef with strong experiencewith neapolitan style pizza and a deep passion for Italian food, • A true kitchen leader – able to train, motivate, and manage a team, • Someone who keeps the kitchen clean, organised, and running like clockwork, • Confident in making weekly rotas and managing food orders, • A proactive mindset and someone ready to grow with us long-term 🧑‍🍳 About Us: We’re Made in Puglia, a growing pizza brand that started in 2021 out of a food truck. From those humble beginnings, we’ve opened kitchens in Hackney, Vauxhall, and Tooting – and we’re still growing. We believe in rewarding hard work and giving real opportunities to our team. 📍 Location: Vauxhall 📅 Start Date: beginning of November 💼 Employment Type: Full-time

Looking for pizza chefs to work in a fun family owned small business specialising in Neapolitan style pizzas based in Hendon, North West London. Opportunities to learn and progress quickly! Working hours: Part time or full time Must be legal to work in the UK Please get in touch 🍕

Join our team as a pizzaiolo la squadra is building stronger & stronger as we are looking for a talented individuals to take on different types of roles around the empire!!! are you ready to master this role ! your mission will be : to deliver immaculate smooth service communicate with chefs & management make and cook authentic Neapolitan pizza with wood fired oven impasti di pizza e prep

Ciao! Franco Manca, the Neapolitan sourdough pizza restaurant is looking for a Pizza Chef for our pizzeria in Kentish Town. We offer great rates of pay and all staff share their tronc tips . We offer our Pizza Chefs: • Up to 48hours per week, • Paid training and 28 paid holidays, • Ongoing personal growth and development with our Franco Academy, • Free pizzas and drinks on shift, • Uniforms provided and laundered, • Pension Scheme, • Staff discount when dining in any Franco Manca and sister restaurants, • Employee referral bonus scheme, • Team competitions and personal rewards, • Fun work environment, • A Career Pathway to develop you from Junior Pizza Chef to Head Pizza Chef The pizza chefs we are looking for will: • Preferably have experience of working in a pizzeria, but not essential, • Possess a hands-on attitude!, • Be capable of maintaining high health & safety and hygiene standard, • Have the ability to clearly communicate with the Head Pizza Chef., • Enjoys working in a busy, fast paced but fun and friendly environment, • If you have the skills and passion to become a Franco Manca Pizza Chef, then welcome to the pioneers of Sourdough Pizza!, • We are waiting for you!

We are looking for a pizza chef who knows how to use an electric oven to make Neapolitan pizza.We looking for a good pizza chef

🍕 HEAD PIZZA CHEF WANTED – HACKNEY WICK 🍕 Join the team at Made in Puglia – where passion meets pizza. We’re on the hunt for a talented Pizza Head Chef to take the lead in our Hackney Wick location. If you're experienced, motivated, and ready to grow with a fast-moving, expanding brand — this is your moment. 🔥 What We Offer: £16–£18 per hour, depending on experience 45 hours/week contract 28 days paid holiday per year Monthly performance bonuses Referral bonuses – get rewarded when you bring great people in A clear growth path with real opportunities for advancement as we continue expanding 👨‍🍳 What We’re Looking For: • A skilled Pizza Chef with strong experiencewith neapolitan style pizza and a deep passion for Italian food, • A true kitchen leader – able to train, motivate, and manage a team, • Someone who keeps the kitchen clean, organised, and running like clockwork, • Confident in making weekly rotas and managing food orders, • A proactive mindset and someone ready to grow with us long-term 🧑‍🍳 About Us: We’re Made in Puglia, a growing pizza brand that started in 2021 out of a food truck. From those humble beginnings, we’ve opened kitchens in Hackney, Vauxhall, and Tooting – and we’re still growing. We believe in rewarding hard work and giving real opportunities to our team. 📍 Location: Hackney Wick 📅 Start Date: beginning of september 💼 Employment Type: Full-time

Pizza Chef £12.21 – £18.05 Franco Manca, the Neapolitan sourdough pizza restaurant is looking for a Pizza Chef for our pizzeria in London. Since our 2008 opening in Brixton’s market, we have created an amazing reputation for producing the best Neapolitan sourdough Pizzas. We have restaurants all over the UK and plans for a further expansion with a huge possibility of career growth and personal development. We also offer our Pizza Chefs: Tronc Scheme 48 hours per week/28 paid holidays Paid Overtime Flexible Hours and shifts Employee referral bonus scheme 2-week initial training Ongoing personal growth and development with our Franco Academy to become a Head Pizza chef Free yummy pizzas and soft drinks on shift Free Sourdough bread to cook at home Uniforms provided and laundry service Pension Scheme Annual Social events 25% Staff discount when dining in any Franco Manca and group restaurants Team competitions and personal rewards Career opportunities all over the UK Fun & diverse working environment The Pizza chefs we are looking for will: Preferably having experience of working in a pizzeria or kitchen Be capable of maintaining high health & safety and hygiene standards Have the ability to clearly communicate with the Head Pizza Chef. Enjoys working in a busy, fast paced but fun and friendly environment If you have the skills and passion to become a Franco Manca Pizza Chef, then welcome to the pioneers of Sourdough Pizza!

As a Pizzaiolo at Fresco Trattoria, you will be responsible for preparing high-quality, traditional Italian pizzas in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment. We are looking for someone who brings not only technical expertise but also a true passion for the craft. Key Responsibilities: Prepare and cook pizzas according to our authentic Neapolitan-style recipes and standards. Manage and maintain the wood-fired or electric pizza oven. Ensure high standards of hygiene and food safety are maintained at all times. Monitor and control ingredient stock levels, ensuring freshness and minimal waste. Collaborate closely with kitchen and front-of-house staff to ensure seamless service. Maintain cleanliness and organization in the prep and cooking areas. Follow proper temperature checks for ingredients and equipment in line with safety protocols. Requirements: Proven experience as a pizzaiolo, preferably in a high-volume restaurant. In-depth knowledge of dough preparation, fermentation, and baking techniques. Ability to work efficiently under pressure while maintaining attention to detail. Understanding of kitchen hygiene and health & safety regulations. A positive attitude, strong work ethic, and ability to work as part of a team. Passion for authentic Italian cuisine and commitment to delivering quality.

Italian Chef ,Traditional Neapolitan Cuisine Pizza Metro Pizza are seeking a skilled and passionate Italian Chef specializing in traditional Neapolitan cuisine, with expertise in preparing authentic fish, meat, and pasta dishes. The ideal candidate will have a deep understanding of Southern Italian culinary traditions, using fresh ingredients and classic cooking techniques to deliver exceptional flavours and presentation. Responsibilities: Key Responsibilities: • Prepare and cook a variety of traditional Neapolitan dishes, including fresh seafood, meats, and handmade pasta., • Ensure all dishes are prepared to the highest standard, maintaining authenticity, taste, and presentation., • Develop and contribute to menu creation with seasonal ingredients and regional Italian influences., • Maintain a clean, safe, and organized kitchen in compliance with food hygiene and safety standards., • Manage kitchen inventory, ordering, and stock rotation efficiently., • Collaborate with kitchen and front-of-house teams to ensure excellent service and customer satisfaction. We look forward to hearing from you