Senior Pizza Chef

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!