Head Pizza Chef – Grumpy's, Farsley
Grumpy's is an award-winning casual dining restaurant at Sunny Bank Mills in the heart of Farsley, West Leeds. We're known for our lively atmosphere, authentic wood-fired pizzas, and genuinely warm service. Everything on our menu is prepared in-house from our small open kitchen — from dough to desserts — and we're proud to hold a 5* hygiene rating.
Our restaurant seats 60 indoors, with an extra 40 seats on our terrace through spring and summer. We're a close-knit, hardworking team who love what we do.
The Role
We're looking for a Head Pizza Chef who is reliable, motivated, and ready to lead from the front.
What we're looking for:
* 3+ years' experience in a similar fast-paced pizzeria role
* Level 2 Food Hygiene qualification (minimum)
* Skilled in wood-fired oven cooking
* Proven ability to make fresh dough from scratch
* A track record of delivering high-quality food at speed
* Experience running a small, busy kitchen - keeping both the team and guests happy
Day-to-day responsibilities:
* Leading shifts and training junior chefs to keep service smooth and efficient
* Managing orders, stock, and minimising waste
* Maintaining kitchen standards and food safety procedures
* Keeping kitchen paperwork accurate and up to date
What we offer:
* Competitive weekly pay plus tips
* A supportive and passionate team
* Hands-on support from the owners
* The opportunity to shape our seasonal menus and weekly specials
* Level 3 Food Hygiene qualification provided
Want to know more about us? Take a look at our menu at and check out our 700+ reviews on Tripadvisor and Google.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £13.50-£14.50 per hour
Benefits:
* Casual dress
* Company events
* Discounted or free food
* Employee discount
* On-site parking
Application question(s):
* How would you travel to Farsley to attend this role? Walk / Drive / Taxi / Cycle / Bus
Experience:
* Dough Making: 1 year (required)
* Team Training: 1 year (required)
* Pizza Chef in a Restaurant : 2 years (required)
* Wood Fired Oven: 1 year (required)
Work Location: In person