At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the kitchen, craft delicious sourdough pizzas, and mentor your team.
- Company: Franco Manca, where we create moments with traditional Italian pizza.
- Benefits: Free pizzas, ongoing training, 28 days holiday, and a pension scheme.
- Other info: Opportunities for career growth across the UK and annual social events.
- Why this job: Join a passionate team and elevate your pizza-making skills in a fun environment.
- Qualifications: Experience as a pizza chef, strong leadership, and a love for food.
The predicted salary is between 22950 - 28050 £ per year.
About Us
At Franco Manca, we don’t just make pizza – we make moments.
From our slow-rising sourdough and fresh, seasonal ingredients to our wood-fired ovens, we bring the best of traditional Italian pizza-making to every pizzeria.
But the secret ingredient?
Our people.
We’re passionate, hard-working, and always up for a laugh, creating an environment where great food and good vibes go hand in hand.
If you’re ready to take your pizza‑making skills to the next level and lead by example, we’d love to welcome you to the Franco family.
- What You’ll Do
- As a Senior Pizza Chef, you’ll be a leader in the kitchen, helping to craft every pizza with care while supporting your team to deliver the best service possible.
- You’ll lead by example, preparing and cooking our famous sourdough pizzas to perfection.
- Support the Head Chef in managing the kitchen, ensuring high standards of food quality, consistency, and hygiene.
- Mentor and train junior members of the team, sharing your knowledge and expertise.
- Be hands‑on with dough preparation, topping pizzas with the freshest ingredients, and firing them in our wood ovens.
- Keep a cool head during busy shifts, ensuring the kitchen runs smoothly and efficiently.
- Take responsibility for stock management and food prep, ensuring everything is ready for service.
- What You’ll Bring
- We’re looking for someone with experience, passion, and leadership qualities to help take our kitchen to the next level.
- You’ll have experience as a Pizza chef or in a professional kitchen environment.
- Be confident in handling fresh dough and working with a wood‑fired oven.
- Have strong leadership skills, with the ability to inspire and support your team.
- Thrive in a fast‑paced environment, keeping calm and focused under pressure.
- Be passionate about food and committed to delivering the best pizza every time.
- Have a positive attitude, a team‑first mentality, and the ambition to grow your career.
- What you’ll get
- A generous share of Tronc
- Free yummy pizzas and soft drinks on every shift
- Free Sourdough bread to cook at home
- Ongoing personal growth and development with our Franco Academy
- 28 days holiday
- AXA Employee Assistance Programme with Health App
- A pension scheme to set you up for the future
- Annual social events
- Staff discount when dining in any Franco Manca, The Real Greek or Super Club Roma restaurants
- Employee referral scheme – earn from the great people you know
- Opportunities all over the UK to grow your career
If you have the skills & passion to become a Franco Manca Senior Pizza Chef, then click apply and jump on board with the pioneers of Sourdough Pizza!
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At Franco Manca, we pride ourselves on creating not just exceptional pizza but also a vibrant and supportive work environment. Our team enjoys generous benefits including free meals, ongoing training through the Franco Academy, and opportunities for career advancement across the UK. Join us in a culture that values passion, teamwork, and personal growth, all while crafting delicious sourdough pizzas in a fun and dynamic setting.
