Job Description
About Us
At Franco Manca, we don’t just make pizza – we make moments. From our slow-rising sourdough and fresh, seasonal ingredients to our wood-fired ovens, we bring the best of traditional Italian pizza-making to every pizzeria. But the secret ingredient? Our people. We’re passionate, hard-working, and always up for a laugh, creating an environment where great food and good vibes go hand in hand. If you’re ready to take your pizza-making skills to the next level and lead by example, we’d love to welcome you to the Franco family.
What You’ll Do:
* 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.
* You’ll lead by example, preparing and cooking our famous sourdough pizzas to perfection.
* Support the Head Chef in managing the kitchen, ensuring high standards of food quality, consistency, and hygiene.
* Mentor and train junior members of the team, sharing your knowledge and expertise.
* Be hands-on with dough preparation, topping pizzas with the freshest ingredients, and firing them in our wood ovens.
* Keep a cool head during busy shifts, ensuring the kitchen runs smoothly and efficiently.
* Take responsibility for stock management and food prep, ensuring everything is ready for service.
What You’ll Bring:
* We’re looking for someone with experience, passion, and leadership qualities to help take our kitchen to the next level.
* You’ll have experience as a Pizza chef or in a professional kitchen environment.
* Be confident in handling fresh dough and working with a wood-fired oven.
* Have strong leadership skills, with the ability to inspire and support your team.
* Thrive in a fast-paced environment, keeping calm and focused under pressure.
* Be passionate about food and committed to delivering the best pizza every time.
* Have a positive attitude, a team-first mentality, and the ambition to grow your career.
What you’ll get:
* A generous share of Tronc
* Free yummy pizzas and soft drinks on every shift
* Free Sourdough bread to cook at home
* Ongoing personal growth and development with our Franco Academy
* 28 days holiday
* AXA Employee Assistance Programme with Health App
* A pension scheme to set you up for the future
* Annual social events
* Staff discount when dining in any Franco Manca, The Real Greek or Super Club Roma restaurants
* Employee referral scheme – earn from the great people you know
* Opportunities all over the UK to grow your career
If you have the skills & passion to become a Franco Manca Senior Pizza Chef, then click apply and jump on board with the pioneers of Sourdough Pizza!