Pizza Sous Chef - London

Located in the heart of the City, Eataly London is a diverse, multi-outlet operation that harmoniously combines retail, restaurants, bars, and various other departments to create an exceptional guest experience. As part of the Eataly London team, you'll contribute to our mission of sharing the rich flavours and traditions of Italy with our guests while fostering a vibrant atmosphere for friends and families to gather.

Position Earnings: £34,000 + service charge (up to £40k)

Location: London, EC2M 3YD

Contract type: Permanent, shifts falling between 7 am and 10.30 pm, 5 days out of 7, including weekends and bank holidays, 40 hours per week. Overtime is paid.

As a Pizza Sous Chef, you will be an integral part of the back-of-house team, supporting the leadership of kitchen operations with a focus on delivering high-quality, authentic pizzas made from fresh ingredients. You will play a senior role in daily kitchen activities - overseeing dough preparation, managing pizza production during service, and ensuring consistent quality and presentation at all times. You will also be responsible for ordering and stock control, maintaining high standards of food safety and cleanliness, and upskilling and training junior team members to support their development. In the absence of the Head Chef, you will take charge of the kitchen, ensuring smooth service and upholding the restaurant's standards.

The Benefits of being an Eatalian:

• 40-hour contract. Overtime is paid
• Tronc Scheme
• 20% employee in-store discount across retail, bars, and restaurants
• 30-day holiday allowance that increases with the length of service (up to 36 days)
• Free healthy and varied staff meals options
• Internal career progression and global opportunities across the Eataly stores
• Apprenticeships launching soon
• From Mental Health First Aid to Health & Safety Level 3, we’ll support your growth
• “Refer a Friend” and earn up to £300 per person
• WeCare - a health platform offering access to 24/7 GP, Financial, Mental and Physical well-being
• Employee assistance program
• Enhanced maternity leave
• Access to the Eataly benefit portal offering you free discounts, rewards, and cashback programs
• Save money on your groceries with discounts and cashbacks at Morrisons, Tesco, and more
• Access to local MyBroadgate discounts
• Stay active and enjoy up to 40% corporate discounts on all major gym groups and studios
• Up to 52% off on cinema tickets across the UK
• Cycle to work scheme
• No-interest technology loans

Requirements:

• At least 2 years of experience at a senior chef level or equivalent within a high-volume, high-quality pizza restaurant.
• Strong knowledge of making pizza from scratch, including dough fermentation, kneading, mixing, and accurate ingredient weighing.
• Proven experience in producing fresh pizzas in a fast-paced service environment is essential.
• Solid understanding of fresh food preparation, strong knife skills, and a good grasp of the fundamentals of Italian cuisine.
• Demonstrated leadership skills, with the ability to remain calm and organised during busy service periods.
• Experience in ordering, stock control, and maintaining kitchen standards.
• Ability to train, mentor, and upskill junior team members.
• Flexible availability to work a rota that includes mornings, evenings, and weekends.
• Willingness to support multiple teams and adapt to business needs.
• Fluent in English.
• Right to work in the UK.

Eataly is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.