Senior Chef

Senior Chef Role

We're opening a new pizzeria in Wimbledon this August and want Senior Chefs to join us from day one.

Pizza Pilgrims started with a Piaggio ape Tuk Tuk journey from Sicily to London 14 years ago, grew from a market stall to over 20 award winning locations, and now offers a Pizza Academy and BCORP accreditation. We use the best ingredients from Naples to craft Neapolitan pizza.

We are committed to an inclusive environment where everyone can be themselves, feels genuinely cared for, and has equal opportunities for growth. Our values are reflected in every part of the job.

Responsibilities

• Team leadership
• Health & safety compliance
• Stock management
• Successful guest pizza launches
• Kitchen maintenance management
• Pizza quality

Our Values

• Push Yourself - learning new skills and stepping out of your comfort zone.
• Be Yourself - bring your personality to work; we celebrate individuality.
• Respect Others - inclusivity and belonging for all team members.
• Enjoy Yourself - hospitality is a passion; we strive for fun at work.

Benefits

• £14.95 per hour plus travel allowance.
• Career development opportunities - we are opening 4 pizzerias this year and next.
• Standard 28 days holiday (full time) plus an extra day for each year worked up to 5 years.
• After 5 years, a paid 4 week sabbatical on top of the 33 days holiday.

Pizza Perks

• One extra holiday day as "Happiness Day" to pursue personal interests.
• Team trips to Naples and beyond to meet suppliers and visit new pizzerias.
• Tasty bonus each time you refer a friend.
• Free food and espresso every day - entire menu available with deals at other restaurants.
• Free after work drinks (soft, beer or gin).
• Company wide parties twice a year to celebrate Christmas and Ferragosto.
• Free pizza when you visit any Pizza Pilgrims location, up to three friends.