Location
136 Shoreditch High St, London, East London

Hours
Full Time (hours to be discussed)

Salary
£14.95 per hour + 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; creating genuine happiness, just like our pizzas do! We work hard because we believe 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’ to learn new skills and grow, ‘Be Yourself’ by bringing your personality to work, ‘Respect Others’ to create an inclusive environment where everyone belongs, and ‘Enjoy Yourself’ because hospitality is an industry we love and want everyone to 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 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
- Free after-work drinks (soft drinks, beer or gin)
- Two large company-wide parties every year with all pizzerias closed for these events
- Free pizza for you and up to 3 friends when you visit 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 reach out to you 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 team leadership skills.
Committed to health & safety standards and kitchen maintenance.
Enthusiastic about learning and embodying our company values: Push Yourself, Be Yourself, Respect Others, and Enjoy Yourself.
Ability to manage stock and support successful guest pizza launches.

Qualifications
No formal qualifications required, but relevant culinary training or certifications will be advantageous.
A positive attitude and dedication to quality and team culture are essential.