At a Glance
- Tasks: Prepare and cook delicious pizzas while learning from experienced chefs.
- Company: Join The Great Decoy, a vibrant new pub in Hampshire.
- Benefits: Enjoy flexible hours, paid overtime, and 50% off food for you and friends.
- Other info: Access to mental health support and exciting team events throughout the year.
- Why this job: Be part of a supportive team that values your growth and passion for food.
- Qualifications: A love for food, a positive attitude, and a willingness to learn.
The predicted salary is between 25000 - 30000 £ per year.
The Great Decoy is our newest opening and our first pub in Hampshire. Set in the heart of the Test Valley, it’s the kind of village that deserves a great local pub. Its name is rooted in the area’s wartime history. During the Second World War, local people helped build a network of decoy installations — fake runways and dummy lights designed to draw enemy aircraft away from strategic targets. Ordinary people coming together to do something extraordinary. We’re looking for a Pizza Chef to join our kitchen team. If you enjoy cooking proper food, take pride in the details and want to keep learning, you’ll fit in well here.
You’ll work closely with the Head Chef and Sous Chef, helping to deliver consistent, honest food while building your own skills along the way.
About Chickpea: We’re founder‑owned and seven years in. Today, we run ten pubs across the South West, but the idea hasn’t changed much since day one. Great pubs are built by great people. Our places are a reflection of the teams who work in them. From the kitchen to the bar, we believe exceptional hospitality comes from people who genuinely care about the industry and the guests in front of them. We want every guest to feel as though they’ve been welcomed into someone’s home. That means getting the small things right, paying attention to the detail, and looking after people properly.
Why Chickpea? A respectful kitchen is non‑negotiable for us. We want people to enjoy coming to work, and that starts with how teams treat each other. There are no split shifts. Overtime is paid. Uniform is provided and laundered. If you want to progress, there’s a clear pathway and the support to help you get there. We offer flexible working patterns that fit around your life, not the other way round. Every penny of service charge is shared across the whole team — chefs, front‑of‑house and housekeeping included — with complete transparency through your own Grateful account. If you work a six‑hour shift, you eat from the menu. Away from work, you’ll enjoy 50% off food at any of our pubs for you and up to five guests. We close on Christmas Day. Each year, we bring everyone together for the Annual Chickpea Awards Bash to celebrate the people who make the business what it is. On your birthday, you’ll receive a £100 voucher to spend at any of our pubs. There are also monthly rewards and giveaways, including the chance to win a night away at one of our places. We recognise long service too. Throughout the year, we organise team trips and away days, from visits to local suppliers to trips abroad. If you’re ambitious and want to develop, we’ll build a training programme around you. Whether that’s WSET qualifications, apprenticeships, leadership development or broadening your skills across the business, the opportunities are there for those who want them. We’re committed to helping people build long and rewarding careers in hospitality. And because life isn’t always straightforward, you’ll also have access to confidential 24/7 support for your mental, physical and financial wellbeing. Whenever you need someone to talk to, help is there.
What you’ll be doing:
- Preparing and cooking pizzas to a high standard during service.
- Working alongside the Head Chef and Sous Chef to develop your knowledge and confidence in the kitchen.
- Maintaining excellent food hygiene and health and safety standards.
- Keeping your section organised, stocked and running smoothly.
- Taking pride in every plate that leaves the pass.
- Playing your part in a kitchen that works hard, looks after each other and enjoys what it does.
What we’re looking for:
- A genuine love of food and a willingness to learn.
- Someone who cares about the details and wants to get things right.
- A reliable, positive attitude and a strong work ethic.
- A team player who enjoys supporting others and contributing to a good kitchen culture.
We aren’t interested in fussy food or big egos. We keep things simple and do them well. If you’re looking for a place where you can learn, develop and cook great food with a good team around you, we’d love to hear from you.
