Head Pizzaiolo/Head Pizza Chef
Rudy's Pizza
Bristol
Position: Head Pizzaiolo - NEAPOLITAN PIZZAIOLO EXPERIENCE NEEDED*
Location: Bristol
Salary: £40,300 per annum | Tips & Tronc Monthly | Up to 32% Bonus Per Annum paid Quarterly
Contract: Full time
The Head Pizzaiolo is one of the most important roles in our Pizzerias. You'll have full ownership of the kitchen operation - quality, consistency, people, compliance, and culture. This is a senior leadership position that demands both expert Neapolitan pizza experience and confident kitchen management, in one of the UK's most respected and fastest-growing pizza brands. If you're ready for that, we're ready for you.
Let us Introduce ourselves
Founded in Manchester in 2015, Rudy's Neapolitan Pizzeria has grown to 39 sites across the UK on the strength of one core belief: that authentic Neapolitan pizza, made with the finest Italian ingredients and served by people who genuinely care, is worth doing properly. Fresh dough daily, 60-second pizzas, a culture that puts people first — that's the Rudy's way.
Your day-to-day
- Taking full ownership of kitchen performance, quality, and consistency
- Leading, developing, and inspiring the kitchen team across all levels
- Maintaining Rudy's Neapolitan pizza standards to the highest specification
- Managing kitchen operations end-to-end: prep, service, post-service, and everything in between
- Ensuring full compliance with food safety & allergen
- Driving efficiency through effective labour management and scheduling
- Overseeing stock control & ordering
- Conducting team reviews, training, and progression planning
- Working closely with the General Manager to align kitchen and floor performance
What Rudy's needs
- Previous experience as a Head Pizzaiolo or Senior Sous in a high-volume kitchen
- Deep technical knowledge of authentic Neapolitan pizza-making
- Proven ability to lead, motivate, and develop a large kitchen team
- Strong commercial awareness - labour, and waste management
- Exceptional food safety knowledge
- A calm, confident leader who thrives when the pressure is highest
The Good stuff
- Worldwide pizza trips - Naples, New York, and wherever comes next
- 50% discount across all Mission Mars venues - for you, friends & family
- Up to 32% bonus per year, paid quarterly
- Free guestlist entry to Albert Hall, Manchester
- Complimentary food & drink after every shiftPen?
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BRISTOL - HEAD PIZZAIOLO/HEAD PIZZA CHEF employer: Rudy's Pizza Napoletana
At Rudy's Pizza in Worcester, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer that values both culinary excellence and employee development. With a vibrant work culture that includes worldwide pizza trips and industry-leading training programmes, we offer our team members not just a job, but a pathway to grow into leadership roles like Head Pizzaiolo. Enjoy generous benefits such as a 50% discount across all Mission Mars venues, complimentary food after shifts, and a supportive environment that celebrates your achievements.
