Senior Pizza Chef - #1667672

About Us

At Franco Manca, we don’t just make pizza – we make moments. From our slow-rising sourdough and fresh, seasonal ingredients to our wood-fired ovens, we bring the best of traditional Italian pizza-making to every pizzeria. But the secret ingredient? Our people. We’re passionate, hard-working, and always up for a laugh, creating an environment where great food and good vibes go hand in hand. If you’re ready to take your pizza-making skills to the next level and lead by example, we’d love to welcome you to the Franco family

What You’ll Do:

As a Senior Pizza Chef, you’ll be a leader in the kitchen, helping to craft every pizza with care while supporting your team to deliver the best service possible

You’ll lead by example, preparing and cooking our famous sourdough pizzas to perfection

Support the Head Chef in managing the kitchen, ensuring high standards of food quality, consistency, and hygiene

Mentor and train junior members of the team, sharing your knowledge and expertise

Be hands-on with dough preparation, topping pizzas with the freshest ingredients, and firing them in our wood ovens

Keep a cool head during busy shifts, ensuring the kitchen runs smoothly and efficiently

Take responsibility for stock management and food prep, ensuring everything is ready for service

What You’ll Bring:

We’re looking for someone with experience, passion, and leadership qualities to help take our kitchen to the next level

You’ll have experience as a Pizza chef or in a professional kitchen environment

Be confident in handling fresh dough and working with a wood-fired oven

Have strong leadership skills, with the ability to inspire and support your team

Thrive in a fast-paced environment, keeping calm and focused under pressure

Be passionate about food and committed to delivering the best pizza every time

Have a positive attitude, a team-first mentality, and the ambition to grow your career

What you’ll get:

A generous share of Tronc

Free yummy pizzas and soft drinks on every shift

Free Sourdough bread to cook at home

Ongoing personal growth and development with our Franco Academy

28 days holiday

AXA Employee Assistance Programme with Health App

A pension scheme to set you up for the future

Annual social events

Staff discount when dining in any Franco Manca, The Real Greek or Super Club Roma restaurants

Employee referral scheme – earn from the great people you know

Opportunities all over the UK to grow your career

If you have the skills & passion to become a Franco Manca Senior Pizza Chef, then click apply and jump on board with the pioneers of Sourdough Pizza!