Pizza Chef in London

Head Pizza Chef The Tiger, Camberwell - Fresh Pizza | Independent London Pub | Urban Pubs & Bars
The Tiger is a proper South London pub sitting right in the heart of Camberwell . A lively neighbourhood favourite with bags of character, its a place built around great food, good drinks and the kind of atmosphere that keeps people coming back.
From after-work drinks and laid-back lunches to packed-out weekends and late nights, The Tiger is a pub that knows how to have a good time and food is a big part of what we do.
Were now looking for a talented Head Pizza Chef to take ownership of our pizza kitchen and help us deliver seriously good, freshly made pizzas.
Were part of Urban Pubs & Bars, one of Londons fastest-growing independent hospitality groups, and were looking for someone who knows their dough, loves great ingredients and wants to put their stamp on the food offer at one of Camberwells best-loved pubs.
THE ROLE This is a hands-on role for a Head Pizza Chef who is passionate about pizza and takes real pride in what leaves the kitchen.
Youll be leading the pizza operation day-to-day, making sure the dough is right, the prep is organised and every pizza leaving the pass is consistently brilliant.
Youll be responsible for:
Preparing and working with fresh pizza dough

Dough fermentation, stretching and shaping

Delivering consistently excellent pizzas during busy services

Leading, training and developing the kitchen team

Maintaining quality, presentation and consistency

Managing prep levels, ordering and stock

Controlling food costs and minimising wastage

Maintaining excellent food hygiene and kitchen standards

Working closely with the General Manager and wider team

Bringing ideas and creativity to the pizza menu

WHAT WERE LOOKING FOR Were looking for an experienced Pizza Chef, Senior Pizza Chef or Head Pizza Chef who is confident working with fresh dough and understands what makes a genuinely great pizza.
Youll be organised, passionate about fresh food and comfortable working at pace. Youll know how to keep standards high when the orders start flying in and youll enjoy developing the people around you.
Most importantly, youll care about the details from the dough and ingredients through to the final pizza hitting the table.
Youll ideally have:
Strong experience working with fresh pizza dough

A good understanding of dough preparation and fermentation

Experience working in a busy, high-volume kitchen

A passion for fresh, quality ingredients

Strong organisation and leadership skills

Experience with stock, ordering and food-cost management

Excellent food hygiene standards

The ability to train and develop junior chefs

A positive, hands-on approach to running a kitchen

WHY URBAN PUBS & BARS? Were a 100% fresh food business and were serious about the quality of what comes out of our kitchens.
Urban Pubs & Bars is one of Londons fastest-growing independent pub, bar and restaurant groups, with an ever-growing collection of brilliant venues across the capital.
We were also recognised at the 2026 Publican Awards for Best Food Offer across an estate of 50+ sites, and were continuing to invest in our kitchens, our food and most importantly our people.
We dont believe in cookie-cutter pubs. Every venue has its own personality and its own local following, and we give our chefs the opportunity to make a genuine impact.
WHATS IN IT FOR YOU? Competitive salary

Tronc and service charge

30% staff discount across Urban Pubs & Bars

Career development and progression

Training and development opportunities

Supplier trips and experiences

Refer-a-friend rewards

Company-wide parties and events

The opportunity to grow with one of Londons most exciting hospitality groups

If you know your dough, love great pizza and want to take the lead in a busy South London kitchen, wed love to hear from you.
Apply now and join us at The Tiger, Camberwell.

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