Location
Shoreditch, East London

Hours
45 hours per week over 5 days

Salary
£34,000 - £36,000 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 pizzeria on Dean Street. Today, Pizza Pilgrims has over 20 award-winning pizzerias across the UK, a dedicated Pizza Academy running 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 friarielli to craft authentic Neapolitan pizzas every day. At Pizza Pilgrims, we strive 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, fostering genuine happiness just like our pizzas do.

As a Second Chef, you will be a specialist in creating the best Neapolitan pizzas, ensuring every guest leaves satisfied and eager to return. Your responsibilities will include team leadership, health & safety compliance, stock management, successful guest pizza launches, kitchen maintenance management, and food quality auditing.

Our team values are central to how we work: ‘Push Yourself’ to learn new skills and grow, ‘Be Yourself’ by bringing your personality to work, ‘Respect Others’ to maintain an inclusive environment, and ‘Enjoy Yourself’ because we love hospitality and want everyone to have fun at work.

What's in it for you? Serious career development opportunities as we plan to open 5 new pizzerias over the next two years. You will receive 28 days holiday plus an extra day for every year worked (up to 5 years), followed by a paid 4-week sabbatical after 5 years. Additional perks include a “Happiness Day” holiday, team trips to Naples and beyond, referral bonuses, free food and espresso daily, after-work drinks, two major company parties annually, and free pizza for you and up to 3 friends when visiting any Pizza Pilgrims location outside of work hours.

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

Experience
Proven experience in a kitchen environment, ideally with Neapolitan pizza or Italian cuisine. Leadership experience is highly desirable.

About you
Passionate about pizza and hospitality, enthusiastic about team leadership and development. You embrace our values of pushing yourself, being yourself, respecting others, and enjoying your work. You thrive in a fast-paced environment and are committed to delivering high-quality food and excellent guest experiences.

Qualifications
No formal qualifications are required, but relevant culinary or food safety certifications are advantageous. A positive attitude and willingness to learn and grow within the company are essential.