Location
East London

Hours
45 hours per week over 5 days

Salary
£33,500 - £37,500 per year + tronc + bonus

About the Role
In 2012, Thom & James drove a Piaggio ape Tuk Tuk all the way from Sicily to London on a 'Pilgrimage' to learn the secrets of perfect Italian pizza. They went on to set up a market stall in Soho with an oven in the back of the van before opening their first actual pizzeria on Dean Street. If you think that sounds as ridiculously cool as we do, and you love pizza, then read on…

Nowadays we have over 20 award-winning pizzerias across the UK, our own Pizza Academy running daily training workshops, and we are proud to be a BCORP. We pride ourselves on using the best ingredients from Naples including Caputo flour, fresh fior di latte, salsiccia e friarielle to make the best Neapolitan pizza every day.

At Pizza Pilgrims, we aspire to create 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; which creates proper happiness, just like our pizzas do! We work hard because we believe pizza makes people happier.

As a Second Chef, you will be a specialist in creating the best Neapolitan pizzas, ensuring every guest leaves with a full belly and already planning their next visit. You will also be accountable for team leadership, health & safety compliance, stock management, successful guest pizza launches, kitchen maintenance management, and food quality auditing.

Our values shape our team culture: ‘Push Yourself’ to learn new skills and improve as a team; ‘Be Yourself’ by bringing your own personality to work; ‘Respect Others’ by creating an inclusive environment where everyone belongs; and ‘Enjoy Yourself’ because hospitality is an industry we love and want every Pilgrim to have fun at work.

What's in it for you?
- Serious career development with 5 new pizzerias opening this year and next
- 28 days holiday plus an extra day for every year worked (up to 5 years)
- After 5 years, a paid 4-week sabbatical in addition to holiday entitlement
- An extra “Happiness Day” holiday to do something you love outside work
- Team trips to Naples and beyond to meet suppliers and try new pizzerias
- Referral bonuses
- Free food and espresso daily with full menu access and deals with other restaurants
- Free after-work drinks (soft drinks, beer or gin)
- Two large company-wide parties annually with all pizzerias closed
- Free pizza for you and up to 3 friends when visiting any Pizza Pilgrims outside work hours

If you’ve read this far, we might be a perfect match. Click apply and one of the team will reach out to you soon.

Experience
Proven experience in a kitchen environment, preferably with Neapolitan pizza or similar culinary styles. Experience in team leadership and kitchen management is highly desirable.

About you
Passionate about pizza and hospitality, motivated to lead and inspire a team, committed to health and safety standards, and enthusiastic about maintaining high food quality. You embrace our values of pushing yourself, being yourself, respecting others, and enjoying your work.

Qualifications
Relevant culinary qualifications are advantageous but not essential. A positive attitude, willingness to learn, and dedication to the role are most important.