Pizza Chef

Pizza Chef

Location: Cotswolds – Boutique Hotel & Restaurant

Job type: Full-time / Permanent

Hours: Approx. 45 hours per week, including evenings/weekends

Salary: Competitive (e.g., £32,000 base + tips / service charge)

About us

We are a stylish boutique hotel nestled in the heart of the Cotswolds, offering relaxed luxury, beautiful surroundings and outstanding food. Our restaurant features a wood-fired pizza kitchen as part of our casual dining experience, showcasing fresh local produce and authentic techniques. You\’ll join a dynamic, close-knit brigade in a venue with strong guest satisfaction and a growing reputation.

The role

As our Pizza Chef, you will:

• Prepare pizza doughs, sauces and toppings from scratch, ensuring consistent quality.
• Operate our pizza oven (wood-fired or stone) and bake pizzas to perfection – texture, flavor and presentation.
• Collaborate with the kitchen team to ensure smooth service, especially during peak times, and support other kitchen sections when required.
• Maintain the highest standards of food hygiene, kitchen cleanliness and health & safety.
• Work with the Head Chef/Executive Chef to update and innovate the pizza menu (seasonal toppings, specials, vegetarian/vegan options).
• Contribute to stock management (ordering, waste control) and assist with training junior team members.
• Be flexible with shifts – evenings, weekends and public holidays will be required.

What we\’re looking for

• Previous experience as a Pizza Chef or similar role in a busy kitchen (ideally with wood-fired/stone oven experience).
• Skilled in dough preparation, dough handling, oven management and topping assembly.
• Excellent kitchen discipline: time-sensitive execution, attention to detail, high standards.
• Good team player, able to communicate clearly with colleagues and front-of-house.
• Flexible, reliable and committed to delivering outstanding guest dining experiences.
• Knowledge of food safety, allergen control and kitchen hygiene standards.
• Ideally, you will have a passion for quality ingredients and an interest in contributing to menu development.

What we offer

• Competitive salary plus gratuities/service charge.
• Working in a beautiful setting in the Cotswolds, with good quality of life and a positive team environment.
• Staff discounts on dining, rooms and other hotel services.
• Pension scheme, private medical insurance (or subsidy) and other staff benefits.
• Opportunities for professional development and career growth within our group.
• A fun, relaxed yet driven kitchen culture where you can have a real creative input.

How to apply

Please send your CV and a short cover letter telling