Location
London
Hours
45 hours per week over 5 days
Salary
£35,000 - £37,500 per year + tronc + bonus
About the Role
Pizza Pilgrims is expanding rapidly across London and we are looking for talented Sous Chefs to join our team. If you are passionate about authentic Neapolitan pizza, enjoy leading a kitchen team, and take pride in delivering happiness through food, this role is for you.
As a Sous Chef, you will specialize in creating the best Neapolitan pizzas, ensuring every guest leaves satisfied and eager to return. You will be responsible for team leadership, health and safety compliance, stock management, successful guest pizza launches, kitchen maintenance, and food quality auditing.
Pizza Pilgrims was founded in 2012 by Thom and James, who embarked on a pilgrimage from Sicily to London to master the secrets of perfect Italian pizza. Since then, we have grown to over 20 award-winning pizzerias across the UK and established our own Pizza Academy for daily training workshops. We pride ourselves on using the finest ingredients from Naples, including Caputo flour, fresh fior di latte, and salsiccia e friarielli.
We are a BCORP certified company committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can be themselves, feel valued, and have equal opportunities for growth. Our team culture is built on four core values:
- Push Yourself: Embrace learning and growth outside your comfort zone.
- Be Yourself: Bring your personality to work; we celebrate individuality.
- Respect Others: Foster an inclusive environment where everyone belongs.
- Enjoy Yourself: Have fun and create happiness in hospitality.
Join us and be part of a team that works hard because we believe pizza makes people happier.
Experience
Previous experience working with Neapolitan style pizza and as a Sous Chef is required.
About you
You are passionate about pizza and kitchen leadership, take pride in delivering high-quality food, and enjoy working in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment. You embrace our core values and are committed to fostering an inclusive and positive workplace culture.
Qualifications
Formal qualifications are not specified, but relevant culinary experience and leadership skills are essential. A willingness to learn and grow within the company is highly valued.

