Fixed-Term Contract: ASAP 30th September (there is potential to extend or move to a permanent contract at the end of the term, although cannot be guaranteed.)
Schedule: Thursday Monday
Hours: Full Time
Accommodation: Aroom for rent with a local landlord has been reserved, if required.
We are looking for an experienced Neapolitan-style Pizza Chef to lead our outdoor wood-fired pizza kitchen for the summer season at one of the UKs most exciting country pubs. The i deal applicant would also have Senior Chef de Partie capability for occasional a la carte kitchen support, though not essential.
Ranked No. 37 in the UK in the Good Food Guide Top 100 Gastropubs and recognised by the Royal Horticultural Society as one of the best pub gardens in the UK, we are known for our quality, energy and atmosphere. In summer, our garden truly becomes the beating heart of the pub. Our outdoor Meadow Kitchen sits in the centre of a beautiful, bustling garden that fills with guests all season long. Its vibrant, busy, and seriously good fun. The pizza oven is right at the centre of it all.
Salary Package
£41,000 £47,500 OTE (pro rata)
Comprised of:
£33,900 £34,500 base (£14.50 £14.75 per hour)
Plus tronc averaging £3 £6 per hour
Tronc is strong throughout the summer season, making this a genuinely excellent earning opportunity for the right candidate.
The Role
You will:
Run the outdoor pizza section independently throughout service
Work alongside assistant chefs during busy services you will have support
Prepare and cook authentic Neapolitan-style pizzas
Manage dough production, fermentation, stretching and topping
Operate our Gozney wood-fired oven
Maintain exceptional consistency and quality during high-volume service
Uphold excellent food hygiene and organisation standards
In addition, you will work additional hours within the main kitchen at Senior CDP level, supporting service and ensuring seamless integration between the outdoor and indoor operations. This is not just a pizza role we need a strong, capable chef who can step confidently into the main brigade when required.
The Setting
This is a summer role unlike most others.
A huge, beautiful garden packed with guests
High energy, buzzy atmosphere all season
Guest-facing kitchen youll be visible and part of the experience
Customers will absolutely talk to you you must be comfortable, friendly and confident interacting with them
Youll be working outdoors in a brilliant environment, at the centre of the action.
What Were Looking For
Proven experience as a Neapolitan-style Pizza Chef
Strong understanding of dough fermentation and high-temperature wood-fired ovens
Senior Chef de Partie ability and confidence working across sections
Calm under pressure in a fast-paced, high-volume service
Positive, team-focused attitude
Presentable and comfortable in a guest-facing environment
Available full-time, Thursday to Monday (fixed days off: Tuesday & Wednesday)
Right to work in the UK
Why Join Us?
Fixed-term contract with excellent earning potential
Work in one of the UKs top gastropubs
Be part of a professional, ambitious kitchen team
Spend your summer cooking great food in an incredible setting
Strong tronc and supportive team culture
If youre a skilled pizza chef who can bring energy, precision and personality to a vibrant summer operation wed love to hear from you.
Apply now and spend your summer at the heart of the garden.
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