Location
136 Shoreditch High St, London, 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 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 training workshops every day, and we’re 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 think pizza makes people happier.

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

While skills are important, representing our values is just as important. These shape our team culture: ‘Push Yourself’ to learn new skills and improve as a team; ‘Be Yourself’ by bringing your personality to work; ‘Respect Others’ to create an inclusive environment where people belong; and ‘Enjoy Yourself’ because we love hospitality and want everyone 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 on top of your 33 days holiday
- An extra day holiday as “Happiness Day” to do something you love outside work
- Team trips to Naples and beyond to meet suppliers and try new pizzerias
- A tasty bonus for every friend you refer
- Free food and espresso every day with the whole menu available and deals with other restaurants
- A free after-work drink (soft, beer or gin)
- Two huge company-wide parties every year to celebrate Christmas and Ferragosto (all pizzerias close for these)
- Free pizza when you visit any Pizza Pilgrims when not working, for you and up to 3 friends

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

Experience
Previous kitchen or chef experience is beneficial but not mandatory. Passion for pizza and willingness to learn are essential.

About you
Enthusiastic and motivated with a love for pizza and hospitality. A natural leader who values teamwork and respects others. You bring your personality to work and embrace our values of pushing yourself, being yourself, respecting others, and enjoying yourself.

Qualifications
No formal qualifications are required, but a commitment to health & safety compliance and food quality standards is essential.