At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the pizza bench, create exceptional Neapolitan pizzas, and develop your team.
- Company: Fatto a Mano, a growing independent pizzeria in Covent Garden.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, free staff food, company discounts, and annual socials.
- Other info: Join a dynamic team where your leadership makes a real difference.
- Why this job: Shape the future of pizza-making while building a supportive and fun team environment.
- Qualifications: Experience as a Head Pizzaiolo with exceptional pizza-making skills.
The predicted salary is between 45000 - 50000 £ per year.
Who we’re looking for:
- Experience as a Head Pizzaiolo in a Neapolitan pizzeria
- Exceptional Neapolitan pizza making skills and a deep understanding of dough, fermentation, quality and consistency
- Organised, reliable and leads with positivity every single shift
- Someone who gets the best out of people, not the most out of them
- A natural coach who enjoys teaching, developing and building confidence in others
- Someone who creates a pizzeria where people enjoy coming to work and want to stay
- Someone who builds strong relationships with the Front of House team because great restaurants are built together
- Someone who's hands on and never afraid to jump on the bench during the busiest services
- Someone who takes pride in maintaining exceptional standards while continuously looking for ways to improve
- Someone who takes ownership of their pizzeria as if it were their own
- Ambition and someone wants to help shape the future of Fatto a Mano
What you’ll be doing:
- Leading every service from the pizza bench and setting the standard for every pizza that leaves the oven
- Making exceptional Neapolitan pizza every single day while leading by example
- Recruiting, training, coaching and developing your team
- Working closely with your General Manager to build one positive, united pizzeria team
- Creating a strong relationship between Front of House and Back of House, where communication, trust and support come first
- Giving regular coaching, feedback and development to your Area Pizzaiolo to help your team grow while maintaining consistently high standards
- Maintaining company specifications, food quality and consistency across every service
- Taking ownership of stock, ordering, food safety and organisation
- Driving food quality, standards and team performance every single shift
- Creating a pizzeria where people work hard, support each other and genuinely enjoy what they do
What you’ll get:
- Development and progression opportunities within a growing independent business
- External and internal training
- Free staff food and drinks
- Company discount card
- Annual staff party and regular socials
- Fatto a Mano Bonus scheme
- 100% of tips, cash and card, go to the team
- The opportunity to help shape the next generation of Pizzaioli at Fatto a Mano
Before you apply...
We're not looking for someone who simply makes brilliant pizza. We're looking for someone who builds brilliant teams. Someone who creates a pizzeria where people feel supported, challenged and proud of what they do. Someone who works side by side with their General Manager because the best restaurants are led together, not separated. Someone who never asks their team to do something they wouldn't do themselves. If you want to lead, develop people, and leave every shift knowing your team is stronger because you were there, we'd love to hear from you.
Head Pizzaiolo - Fatto a Mano Covent Garden - London in Whitehall employer: Chef & Cook
As an Assistant Kitchen Manager at our vibrant fresh pasta restaurant chain in the UK, you will thrive in a supportive and dynamic work environment that values creativity and teamwork. We offer comprehensive training and growth opportunities, ensuring that your hard work is recognised and rewarded, while you contribute to a brand that is passionate about delivering exceptional culinary experiences. Join us to be part of a culture that celebrates innovation and excellence in every dish we serve.
