Head Pizza Chef

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Job Title: Head Pizza Chef Location: London
About Us Were bringing something fresh (and seriously delicious) to Londona bold new pizza concept built on quality, creativity, and speed. Think great ingredients, big flavours, and a kitchen that runs like clockwork.
Were obsessed with great food and even better experiences. Every pizza we serve is crafted with care, from perfectly fermented dough to thoughtfully sourced toppings. And were just getting started. Were now on the hunt for a talented Head Pizza Chef to help shape this journey from day one. If you love pizza, thrive in fast-paced kitchens, and want to build something exciting from the ground up, youll fit right in.
Position Overview This isnt just another kitchen role its your chance to take the lead. As our Head Pizza Chef, youll be at the heart of the operation: leading the kitchen, setting standards, developing menus, and building a team that delivers consistently excellent food at pace. Youll bring both creativity and structure, ensuring every service runs smoothly while keeping quality front and centre.
Key Responsibilities Menu Development: Develop and execute our core menu while creating seasonal specials that keep things fresh and exciting. Stay ahead of trends and bring new ideas to the table. Food Preparation & Presentation: Deliver consistently high-quality dishes with attention to detail and pride in every plate. Quality Control: Maintain exceptional standards across taste, consistency, and presentation. Kitchen Management: Oversee daily kitchen operations, including ordering, stock control, and maintaining a clean, organised workspace. Staff Supervision & Training: Recruit, train, and lead your team creating a positive, high-performing kitchen culture. Health & Safety Compliance: Ensure full adherence to food safety and health & safety regulations at all times. Cost Control: Manage food costs, reduce waste, and contribute to strong financial performance. Collaboration: Work closely with management on events, specials, and new ideas. Customer Engagement: Occasionally step out to connect with guests, gather feedback, and represent the brand.
Qualifications Proven experience as a Chef in a fast-paced restaurant, hotel, or catering environment Strong pizza-making experience (preferred) Experience in staff recruitment, training, and team leadership Excellent organisational and communication skills Solid understanding of food safety and H&S standards Strong stock management and product costing experience Creative mindset with a genuine passion for food Ability to thrive under pressure Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays
Benefits Competitive salary + TRONC + bonus scheme 28 days holiday per year Real opportunity for growth as we expand Free meal on shift Staff discounts
How to Apply If youre ready to build something exciting and put your stamp on a new pizza concept, wed love to hear from you.
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Location:
West London
Job Type:
PartTime

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