Our right hand.
Position: Sous Pizzaiolo - SENIOR PIZZIOLO EXPERIENCE NEEDED
Salary: £15.35 Tips & Tronc Bi-Weekly Bonus
Contract: Full time
The Sous Pizzaiolo sits at the heart of the Rudy's Pizzeria. Working closely with the Head Pizzaiolo, you'll manage the day-to-day running of the kitchen, maintain quality across every single service, and make sure the team around you are developing and performing at their best. This is a leadership role as much as it is a craft role.
Let us Introduce ourselvesBorn in Manchester in 2015, Rudy's was built on one idea: passion beats everything. Fresh dough made daily, the finest Italian ingredients, and pizzas cooked in just 60 seconds flat. We're now 39 sites across the UK and still growing - and the energy that started us hasn't gone anywhere.
Your Day-to-Day- Supporting the Head Pizzaiolo in running kitchen
- Managing station prep, workflow, and service execution across every shift
- Leading and motivating the kitchen team
- Maintaining Rudy's quality standards and recipe adherence consistently
- Overseeing food hygiene, allergen compliance, and health & safety
- Contributing to training, coaching, and the ongoing development of the team
- Taking full ownership of the kitchen in the Head Pizzaiolo's absence
- Supporting stock management, ordering, and waste reduction initiatives
- Proven kitchen leadership experience in a high-volume environment
- Expert-level Neapolitan pizza knowledge and technique
- Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage a full service under pressure
- A natural coach and communicator who genuinely gets the best from a team
- Meticulous standards around food safety and hygiene
- Ambition and drive to progress to Head Pizzaiolo level
- Worldwide pizza trips - Naples, New York, and wherever comes next
- 50% discount across all Mission Mars venues - for you, friends & family
- Bonus scheme
- Free guestlist entry to Albert Hall, Manchester
- Complimentary food & drink after every shift
- Real progression opportunities with clear career pathways
- Industry-leading training & development programmes
- Festa di Natale & Barbecue Estivo invitations every year
- Birthday card & gift - we celebrate our people properly
- Work for a 'World Class' business, as voted by Best Companies 2024
At Mission Mars, we're committed to an inclusive and accessible recruitment process for everyone. If you need any reasonable adjustments at any stage of your application or interview, please let us know at
Sous Pizzaiolo - Pizza Chef employer: Mission Mars
Mission Mars is an excellent employer, offering a vibrant and dynamic work environment in the heart of Manchester. With a strong focus on employee growth, you will find genuine progression opportunities alongside fantastic perks such as a 50% discount across all venues and complimentary meals after shifts. Join our passionate team and be part of a 'World Class' business that values your contributions and fosters a lively service experience.
