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 its family of award-winning pizzerias across London and we are looking for talented Sous Chefs to join our team. If you love authentic Neapolitan pizza, enjoy leading a kitchen team, and take pride in making people genuinely happy, this role is for you.

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

Founded in 2012 by Thom and James, Pizza Pilgrims started from a Piaggio Ape Tuk Tuk journey from Sicily to London and has grown to over 20 pizzerias across the UK. We pride ourselves on using the finest ingredients from Naples, including Caputo flour and fresh fior di latte, to craft exceptional pizzas every day.

We are a BCORP certified company committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone can be themselves, feel cared for, and have equal opportunities for growth. Our values shape our culture:
- Push Yourself: We encourage learning new skills and stepping out of comfort zones.
- Be Yourself: Bring your personality to work; we celebrate individuality.
- Respect Others: We foster an inclusive environment where everyone belongs.
- Enjoy Yourself: We love hospitality and want every team member to have fun and create happiness.

What's in it for you?
- Serious career development opportunities with 4 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 in addition to 33 days holiday.
- An extra “Happiness Day” holiday to do something you love.
- Team trips to Naples and beyond to meet suppliers and explore new pizzerias.
- Referral bonuses.
- Free food and espresso daily with full menu access and deals at other restaurants.
- Free after-work drinks.
- Two large company-wide parties annually with all pizzerias closed.
- Free pizza for you and up to 3 friends when visiting any Pizza Pilgrims off-shift.

If you are passionate about pizza and hospitality and want to be part of a vibrant, growing team, we would love to hear from you.

Experience
Previous experience working with Neapolitan style pizza is essential. Prior experience as a Sous Chef is required.

About you
You are passionate about authentic pizza and hospitality, enjoy leading and motivating a kitchen team, and take pride in delivering high-quality food and service. You embrace our values of pushing yourself, being yourself, respecting others, and enjoying your work. You are committed to health and safety standards and have strong organizational skills for stock and kitchen management.

Qualifications
Formal qualifications are not specified, but relevant culinary training and proven kitchen leadership experience are advantageous. A positive attitude and alignment with our company values are essential.