Senior Pizzaiolo – Water Lane Boathouse
Water Lane Boathouse is looking for an experienced Senior Pizzaiolo to lead our pizza section as we head into our busy summer period.
Located along the Leeds–Liverpool Canal, we’re known for our top range of craft beers, cocktails, and a food menu that champions authentic Neapolitan-style pizzas, alongside burgers and sharing boards. Pizza sits at the heart of our kitchen, and we’re looking for someone who takes real pride in the craft and can help drive our pizza offering forward.
As Senior Pizzaiolo, you’ll take ownership of the pizza section, ensuring consistently high-quality pizzas during service while maintaining excellent kitchen standards. You’ll work closely with the Head Chef and Sous Chef, support junior chefs, and play a key role in prep, service, and the development of new pizza specials.
This is an ideal opportunity for someone passionate about traditional pizza-making who wants to take the next step into a more senior, influential role within a growing kitchen.
Responsibilities include:
* Leading the pizza section during prep and service
* Producing consistently high-quality Neapolitan-style pizzas
* Managing dough production, fermentation, and daily prep
* Working confidently with a fire oven
* Supporting and guiding junior kitchen team members
* Maintaining high standards of cleanliness, organisation, and food safety
* Contributing ideas for pizza specials and menu development
The ideal candidate will have:
* Strong experience working with fresh dough (mixing, proving, stretching, and handling)
* Proven experience using a fire or wood-fired oven
* A genuine passion for Neapolitan-style pizza and quality ingredients
* Experience working in a high-volume, fresh-food kitchen
* Leadership qualities and the ability to support and motivate a team
* The ability to stay calm and organised during busy services
* Pride in maintaining a clean and well-run section
Benefits:
* A growing business with real opportunities for career progression
* Joining an exciting independent venue with a strong marketing team
* Autonomy to create specials and influence the pizza menu
* Regular management nights out
* Incentives including free festival and gig tickets
If you’re passionate about craft pizza, fire ovens, and working with great ingredients — and want to take ownership of a pizza section within a passionate and growing team — we’d love to hear from you.