Franco Manca
Kitchen Manager
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Kitchen Manager - Delivery Kitchen
London, South Acton
What You'll Get
- Salary up to £38,000 per year based on a 45-hour contract.
- Quarterly Bonus Scheme up to 20% (KPI's TBC)
- Free yummy pizzas and soft drinks on every shift.
- 28 days holiday.
- A pension scheme to set you up for the future.
- Medicash – Health cash plan including dental, optical, physiotherapy and more.
- 24/7 virtual GP access and confidential counselling sessions and advice on wellbeing, money, legal and personal matters.
- Cashback, online discounts and discounted shopping vouchers to help with everyday savings.
- Gym and fitness discounts, cinema tickets, family days out and exclusive hospitality perks.
- Annual social events, incentives and competitions.
- 50% staff discount when dining in any Franco Manca restaurant.
- Up to £500 employee referral scheme (T&Cs apply).
- Ongoing personal growth and development with our Franco Academy across the UK.
About Us
At Franco Manca, we're not just making sourdough pizza, we're creating a movement. Our passion for simple, authentic and delicious food is at the heart of everything we do. From our hand-stretched sourdough bases to the finest seasonal ingredients, every pizza tells a story of quality, care and tradition.
With nearly twenty years of pizza-making under our belt, we've built a loyal following of pizza lovers across the UK. But we're more than just pizza. We're about people, community and creating a welcoming space where everyone feels at home.
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As we exploring new ways to serve delicious pizza, we're launching an exciting new Delivery Kitchen operation and are looking for an experienced Kitchen Manager to help lead the way.
What You'll Do
As Kitchen Manager, you'll be the driving force behind our Delivery Kitchen operation, leading a small team to deliver exceptional food quality and operational performance.
- You'll take charge of the kitchen, ensuring every pizza is prepared to our high standards while maintaining speed, consistency and accuracy across every order.
- Inspire, coach and develop a small team, creating a positive and supportive culture where people can thrive.
- Manage kitchen operations, including food preparation, stock control, ordering, labour management, hygiene and health & safety.
- Be hands-on, whether you're making pizzas, supporting your team during busy periods or finding ways to improve efficiency and performance.
- Take ownership of day-to-day challenges and proactively solve problems to keep the operation running smoothly.
- Ensure the kitchen is organised, effective and prepared to meet the demands of a fast-paced delivery environment.
- Work closely with the Operations team to continually improve processes, standards and performance.
What You'll Bring
We're looking for a Kitchen Manager who knows their way around a kitchen and has a genuine passion for great pizza and food quality.
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- You'll have previous experience leading a kitchen team in a Delivery Kitchen, delivery-focused kitchen or high-volume takeaway environment.
- Strong pizza-making experience is essential.
- You'll be comfortable leading and developing a small team of chefs.
- Be highly organised, ensuring the kitchen operates efficiently at all times.
- Have a proactive and solutions-focused mindset, with the ability to identify challenges and take ownership of resolving them.
- Lead by example, creating a positive, supportive atmosphere within the team.
- Have excellent attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining Franco Manca's quality standards.
- Possess strong knowledge of food safety, HACCP and health & safety compliance.
Ready to Join Us?
If you have the skills, pizza expertise and leadership experience to build and lead a successful Delivery Kitchen operation, then click apply and join the pioneers of Sourdough Pizza.
Franco Manca is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all our people. We welcome applications from everyone and recruit based on skills, experience and potential. If you need any adjustments during the application or interview process, please let us know and we'll be happy to support you.
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