Overview
Recently listed in The Time’s Best Places to Work 2025 and in Code Hospitality Happiest Places to Work 2025. Nell’s is a neighbourhood bar serving up New York style pizza (‘za) with one simple purpose: to create spaces filled with happy faces, inclusive of everyone, from the team to our guests. With six existing Nells sites across Greater Manchester and big expansion plans, now is the perfect time to join our growing team. Love Pizza, People & Pushing Standards?
As a Junior Sous Pizza Chef, you’ll be right in the heart of the action - helping lead the kitchen team and delivering the Nell’s experience with every slice. You’ll support the Sous and Head Chef in running smooth, efficient services, while mentoring the team, keeping the energy high, and making sure every pizza is to our pizza perfect standards. You’ll still be hands-on with dough, toppings, and ovens - but you’ll also play a key part in quality control, training new starters, maintaining high food hygiene standards, and stepping up in the absence of senior leaders.
Responsibilities
* Support the Sous and Head Chef in running smooth, efficient services.
* Mentor the kitchen team, maintain high energy, and ensure every pizza meets the brand’s standards.
* Hands-on with dough, toppings, and ovens.
* Contribute to quality control and training of new starters.
* Maintain high food hygiene standards and step up in the absence of senior leaders.
Qualifications
Specific qualifications are not listed in the provided description. The role emphasizes hands-on kitchen experience, leadership support, and a focus on quality and hygiene.
What’s in It for You?
* Fair Pay & Perks – Competitive hourly rates plus staff discounts on top-tier food & drinks.
* Room to Grow – We’re big on development and will support your career progression.
* Perks Galore – Free food and drink on shift and generous staff discounts at all sites when not at work.
* Well-being Support – Flexible shifts and well-being support, including 12 free counselling sessions a year with our partner Health Assured.
* Inclusive Culture – A welcoming, fun workplace where everyone belongs.
* Make a Difference – Involvement in sustainability projects, community initiatives, and charity events.
* Celebrations – Birthday and Christmas credit to spend at our venues, plus two staff parties a year.
* Travel Perks – 50% off late-night taxis to get home safely after work.
* Hospitality Hikes – Fully funded hospitality hikes to keep you active.
* 3 Days off at Christmas – We close for 3 days to allow time with friends and family.
* Enhanced Maternity and Paternity – Enhanced policy available to all team members.
Sound like your kind of vibe? Join Nell’s team and bring the energy! NYC > MCR - Let’s do this!
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