Location
11 Kingly St, London, Central London

Hours
Full Time (hours to be discussed)

Salary
£14.00 - £21.50 per hour plus tronc

About the Role
14 years ago Thom & James drove a Piaggio ape Tuk Tuk all the way from Sicily to London on a 'Pizza Pilgrimage' to learn the secrets of perfect Italian pizza. They started with a market stall in Soho before opening their first pizzeria on Dean Street. Today, Pizza Pilgrims has over 20 award-winning pizzerias across the UK, a dedicated Pizza Academy offering daily training workshops, and is proud to be a BCORP certified company.

We pride ourselves on using the best ingredients from Naples including Caputo flour, fresh fior di latte, salsiccia e friarielle to create authentic Neapolitan pizzas every day. At Pizza Pilgrims, we foster an inclusive environment where everyone can be themselves, feel genuinely cared for, and have equal opportunities for growth and progression. We are committed to building a diverse team that respects a variety of voices, identities, backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives, creating genuine happiness just like our pizzas do.

As a Pizza Chef, you will specialize in crafting the best Neapolitan pizzas, ensuring every guest leaves satisfied and eager to return. You will be responsible for preparation, maintaining pizza quality, health & safety standards, and kitchen cleanliness. While skills are important, embodying our core values is equally essential. These values shape our team culture:
- Push Yourself: We encourage learning new skills and stepping out of your comfort zone to improve as a team.
- Be Yourself: Bring your personality to work. We celebrate individuality including hair color, tattoos, and interests outside of work.
- Respect Others: Everyone is welcome at Pilgrims and we are dedicated to creating an inclusive environment where people feel they belong.
- Enjoy Yourself: Hospitality is our passion, and we want every team member to create happiness for each other and have fun at work.

What's in it for you?
- Competitive pay between £12.90 and £14.00 per hour plus tronc
- Serious career development opportunities with 4 new pizzerias opening this year and next
- 28 days holiday (full time) plus an extra day for every year worked up to 5 years
- After 5 years, a paid 4-week sabbatical on top of your 33 days holiday
- Additional perks including a “Happiness Day” holiday, team trips to Naples and beyond, referral bonuses, free daily food and espresso, after-work drinks, company-wide parties, and free pizza for you and up to 3 friends when visiting any Pizza Pilgrims outside of work hours

If you’ve read this far, we might be a perfect match. Click apply and one of our team will be in touch soon. Ciao!

Experience
Previous experience as a pizza chef or in a similar kitchen role is advantageous but not essential. Enthusiasm for pizza and willingness to learn are key.

About you
Passionate about pizza and hospitality, motivated to develop your skills, and committed to upholding high standards of quality and cleanliness. You should embrace our values of pushing yourself, being yourself, respecting others, and enjoying your work.
Ability to work well in a team and maintain a positive attitude in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications
No formal qualifications are required. A positive attitude, eagerness to learn, and a strong work ethic are essential.