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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.
- 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.
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What You’ll Bring:
We’re looking for someone with experience, passion, and leadership qualities to help take our kitchen to the next level.
- Experience as a Pizza chef or in a professional kitchen environment.
- Confidence in handling fresh dough and working with a wood-fired oven.
- Strong leadership skills, with the ability to inspire and support your team.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, keeping calm and focused under pressure.
- Passion for food and commitment to delivering the best pizza every time.
- A positive attitude, a team-first mentality, and the ambition to grow your career.
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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
- Employee Assistance Programme with the Burnt Chef
- A pension scheme to set you up for the future
- Annual social events
- Staff discount when dining in any Franco Manca, The Real Greek 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!
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