As a Senior 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.
Responsibilities
1. Lead by example in preparing and cooking sourdough pizzas to perfection.
2. Support the Head Chef in managing the kitchen, ensuring high standards of food quality, consistency, and hygiene.
3. Mentor and train junior team members, sharing your expertise.
4. Handle dough preparation, topping pizzas with fresh ingredients, and firing them in our wood ovens.
5. Maintain calm and efficiency during busy shifts.
6. Manage stock and food prep to ensure readiness for service.
Candidate Requirements
1. Experience as a Pizza Chef or in a professional kitchen environment.
2. Confidence in handling fresh dough and working with a wood-fired oven.
3. Strong leadership skills and the ability to inspire your team.
4. Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment under pressure.
5. Passion for food and commitment to quality.
6. Positive attitude, team-oriented, with career growth ambitions.
About Franco Manca
We make moments through our slow-rising sourdough, seasonal ingredients, and wood-fired ovens, bringing traditional Italian pizza-making to every pizzeria. Our people are our secret ingredient—passionate, hardworking, and fun-loving, creating a vibrant environment of great food and good vibes.
Benefits
* Generous share of Tronc
* Free pizzas and soft drinks on every shift
* Free sourdough bread for home baking
* Ongoing development via Franco Academy
* 28 days holiday
* AXA Employee Assistance Programme with Health App
* Pension scheme
* Annual social events
* Staff discounts at affiliated restaurants
* Employee referral scheme
* Opportunities across the UK to grow your career
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