Location
32 Buckingham Palace Rd, London, Central London.

Hours
Full time hours (specific hours to be discussed during interview).

Salary
£14.95 per hour plus tronc.

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 think pizza makes people happier.

As a Senior 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 be accountable for team leadership, health & safety compliance, stock management, successful guest pizza launches, kitchen maintenance management, and pizza quality.

Our values shape our team culture:
- Push Yourself: We believe learning new skills and stepping out of your comfort zone helps us improve as a team.
- Be Yourself: Bring your own personality to work. We celebrate individuality including hair colour, tattoos, and interests outside of work.
- Respect Others: Everyone is welcome at Pilgrims and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment where people feel they belong.
- Enjoy Yourself: Hospitality is an industry we love, and we want every Pilgrim to create happiness for each other and have fun at work.

What's in it for you?
£14.95 per hour plus tronc.
Serious career development opportunities as we are opening 5 new pizzerias 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 include:
- 1 extra day holiday as “Happiness Day” to do something you love outside of work.
- Team trips to Naples and beyond to meet suppliers and try new pizzerias.
- A tasty bonus for every friend you refer who joins.
- 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 large 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 our team will be in touch soon.

Experience
Proven experience as a chef, preferably with expertise in Neapolitan pizza making and kitchen leadership.

About you
Passionate about pizza and hospitality, with strong leadership skills and a commitment to health & safety. You are enthusiastic about working in a diverse and inclusive environment and embody our core values of pushing yourself, being yourself, respecting others, and enjoying yourself.
You thrive in a fast-paced kitchen environment and are motivated to deliver excellent food quality and guest satisfaction.

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