Nine Elms, London
Job Title: Pizza Chef Location: Battersea, London Salary: Competitive (Dependent on Experience) Position: Full-time About Us We are a busy, vibrant neighbourhood pub located in the heart of Battersea. Alongside our great craft beers and warm hospitality, we are famous for our authentic, fresh, stone-baked pizzas. We handle our dough with care and use only the finest ingredients. We are currently looking for a passionate, skilled, and fast-paced Pizza Chef to join our kitchen team and keep the pizzas rolling out to our hungry locals. The Role As our Pizza Chef, you will take full ownership of the pizza section. You’ll be responsible for preparing fresh dough from scratch, stretching by hand (no rolling pins here!), topping with precision, and managing the oven during busy services. You will work alongside our kitchen team to maintain high standards of consistency, speed, and hygiene. Key Responsibilities: • Prepare and manage pizza dough, ensuring perfect proofing and quality control., • Stretch, top, and bake authentic pizzas efficiently, maintaining consistency even during peak rush hours., • Keep the pizza station fully prepped, organised, and meticulously clean throughout service., • Manage stock levels for your section, ensuring ingredients are fresh and minimise wastage., • Strictly follow all food safety, allergen control, and health and hygiene regulations. What We Are Looking For: • Proven experience working as a Pizza Chef in a fast-paced, high-volume kitchen or pizzeria., • Expert knowledge of dough management and excellent hand-stretching techniques., • Experience operating stone-baked or traditional deck ovens., • Strong communication skills and a positive, collaborative team player attitude., • Ability to work cleanly, calmly, and efficiently under intense pressure. What We Offer: • A competitive hourly rate based on your experience., • Share of service charge/tips., • Free meals on duty and generous staff discounts across the venue., • Flexible shift patterns and a sensible work-life balance., • A fun, supportive, and energetic working environment in a fantastic Battersea location.