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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
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!