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Senior Pizza Chef – Franco Manca Kentish Town

Senior Pizza Chef – 12 per hour + Service Charge

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!