Senior Chef
14 years ago Thom & James drove a Piaggio ape Tuk Tuk all the way from Sicily to London on a ‘Pizza Pilgrimage’ to learn the secrets of perfect Italian pizza. They went on to set up a market stall in Soho with an oven in the back of the van before opening their first actual pizzeria on Dean Street. If you think that sounds as ridiculously cool as we do, and you love pizza, then read on…
Today we have over 20 award‑winning pizzerias across the UK, a Pizza Academy where we run training workshops every day, and we’re a BCORP – something we’re extremely proud to have achieved. We pride ourselves on using the best ingredients from Naples, including Caputo flour, fresh fior di latte, salsiccia e friarielli, to make the best Neapolitan pizza every day.
At Pizza Pilgrims, we aspire to create an inclusive environment where everyone can be themselves, feel genuinely cared for and have equal opportunities for growth and progression. We are committed to building a diverse team that includes and respects a variety of voices, identities, backgrounds, experiences and perspectives – which creates proper happiness, just like our pizzas do!
Responsibilities
* Team leadership
* Health & safety compliance
* Stock management
* Successful guest pizza launches
* Kitchen maintenance management
* Pizza quality
Values
* ‘Push Yourself’ – we believe learning new skills and coming out of your comfort zone helps us improve as a team.
* ‘Be Yourself’ – bring your own personality to work. Your hair colour, tattoos and interests outside of work are welcomed.
* ‘Respect Others’ – everyone is welcome at Pilgrims and we’re committed to an inclusive environment.
* ‘Enjoy Yourself’ – hospitality is an industry we love, and we want every Pilgrim to create happiness for each other and to have fun at work.
Employee Culture
* Over 200 people said the thing they love most about working at Pilgrims is their team.
* Over 100 people said their favourite pizza perk was the amount of free pizza they get.
* Nearly 150 people said they love the culture, development opportunities and pizza quality at Pilgrims.
Compensation & Benefits
* £14.60 per hour + tronc
* Serious career development – we are opening 4 pizzerias this year and next.
* Full‑time 28 days holiday, plus an extra day for every year you work for us (up to 5 years).
Pizza Perks
* 1 extra day holiday as “Happiness Day” so you can do something that you love outside of work.
* Team trips to Naples & beyond to meet suppliers & try new pizzerias.
* A tasty bonus every time you refer a friend to join.
* Free food & espresso every day – whole menu available & also deals with other restaurants.
* A free after‑work drink (soft, beer or gin).
* Two huge company‑wide parties every year to celebrate Christmas and Ferragosto (we close all the pizzerias for these!).
* Free pizza when you visit any Pizza Pilgrims when you are not at work for you & up to 3 friends.
So, if you’ve got this far down the job advert, it might mean that we’re a perfect match. Click the apply button and one of the team will reach out to you soon. Ciao!
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