PizzaExpress
Kitchen Team
How your CV stacks up
Upload your CV to see how well it fits this job role
?%
Kitchen Team
About PizzaExpress
Pizza Chef – Bring Your True Self to the Kitchen
Where those who love pizza can be their true self.
What You’ll Bring
Creativity, energy, and vision. You’ll craft our iconic pizza and pasta while living the PizzaExpress experience from behind the scenes—enlivening the moment for customers so every bite leaves a lasting impression.
Your Role: Going Beyond the Flour (and Cheese)
- Food prep and dough management – From kneading dough to perfecting the base, you’ll handle everything that goes into our bestselling slices.
- Cooking iconic pizza and pasta – Our menu is legendary, but only because of the staff who love making it. You’ll master our signature pies and pastas.
- Work in a dynamic, high-energy environment – Quick, creative, and fast-paced is the norm. If you love hustle, this is your kitchen turf.
We’re Looking for Chefs Who Want to Shine
Benefits (that really add up):
- Free food on shifts – At work, you'll gobble up for free. (And no guilt—it’s your lunch break.)
- Tips + Tronc – Earn gratuities, card tips, and your share of the Tronc. Every penny finds its way into your paycheque.
- 50% off food & drink – When you’re off, explore every dish for half-price. (Pre-workout energy? spacious hic. Spoiler: Pizza.)
- Wellbeing Support – For you and your loved ones too; we want your productivity to be personal.
- Referral Bonuses – Bag £400 (for referring Pizza Chefs) or £1000 (for introducing Managers).
- Pension & Life Assurance – Future-you thanks you.
Reasons to use Rodeo
Start with a chat, not a search bar
Grad scheme, placement, apprenticeship? Not sure what you want yet — that's fine. Your agent talks it through with you and turns "I have no idea" into a shortlist.
It searches the market for you
Every day your agent scans the market matching roles against what actually matters to you, not just keywords on a CV.
Only hits
No noise. No "maybe this fits." Just roles with a clear explanation of why they're right — and where to focus when applying.
Pay Rates:
-
Training phase? £12.21/hour – Foundational fuel to get you started.
-
Upgrade mastery? £12.52–£12.90/hour – After you’ve taken the chef test and passed it with success.
-
Learning & Development – Invest in your career. Get the training and opportunities to build across the brand.
Why Us? We Matter for More Than Just Pizza
Who We Are (Short Version):
Founded in 1965, we brought pizza lovers to the UK with energy, skill—and an army of real people. Our brand today is fresh, multichannel, and making history.
Get help with your application
Your very own career expert that helps elevate your application to the next level.
Our people? That’s what drives us. Here, you’re not just a protein; you’re the guest experience. We give everyone, as-is, a fair chance to belong.
Why This Role Owns Inclusively:
î slurry of hobbyists, philosophers and workers.
We celebrate diversity in every pomace-y sense. A place where background, identity, personal experience—your uniqueness is your superpower. Always.
All we ask is: application honesty. If you meet the requirements, we’ll meet you.
Interview Accessibility Note:
If you need adjustments (reasonable) during interview—any figuring-out—book shows no ambled away. Mention your ask when confirming.
P.S. (not a footnote) Tronc – Your table’s extra gratis rolls right to you. One shared payday, and all the hard-fronted fungineering shares equally.
Pdictively struggling words ≠ job inaccessible.
“It took my CV and asked me questions relevant to understanding what kind of jobs to suggest for me. Suggestions were almost perfect. Jobs were exactly what I’ve been looking for.”
Jessica, London
Skills