Experienced pizza chef

Pizza Pilgrims Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 37,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Italian pizza company in Greater London is seeking individuals who are passionate about pizza to join their team. This role involves opening and closing the pizzeria, ensuring the quality of nachos, and leading shifts. Employees will benefit from a competitive wage of £17.85 per hour, career development opportunities, and a healthy work-life balance. Additional perks include vacation days increasing with tenure and close proximity to transport links. Join a company recognized as the #6 Best Pizzeria in the world.

Benefits

£17.85 per hour

Healthy work-life balance

Career development opportunities

Extra holiday days

Early closing hours

Westfield shopping centre discounts

Close to transport links

Responsibilities

• Opening and closing the pizzeria.
• Safety checks and allergen orders.
• Placing orders, inputting invoices, and counting stock.
• Ensuring pizza stays top quality.
• Making our Neapolitan pizza dough.
• Leading the team on shifts.
• Being in charge of the pizzeria on a regular basis.
• Supporting the Head Chef in running the business.

Job description

14 years ago Thom & James drove a Piaggio ape Tuk Tuk all the way from Sicily to London on a 'Pizza Pilgrimage' to learn the secrets of perfect Italian pizza. They went on to set up a market stall in Soho with an oven in the back of the van before opening their first actual pizzeria on Dean Street. If you think that sounds as ridiculously cool as we do, and you love pizza, then read on…

Nowadays we have over 20 award-winning pizzerias across the UK, we’ve got our own Pizza Academy where we run training workshops every day, and we’re also a BCORP - something we’re extremely proud about achieving.

We pride ourselves on using the best ingredients from Naples including: Caputo flour, fresh fior di latte from Latteria Sorrentina, San Marzano tomatoes from Solania in the Vesuvio region of Campania!

Perks of the Job

• £17.85 per hour
• Healthy work-life balance
• Serious career development - We are opening 4 pizzerias this year & next.
• Learning and development support to help you grow in the company.
• On top of the standard 28 days holiday (full time), you will get an extra day for every year you work for us (up to 5 Years)
• Early closing hours (9pm Mon‑Sat, 6pm Sun)
• Work for the number #6 Best Pizzeria company in the world (Topp50 Pizza 2025)
• Westfield shopping centre discounts
• 4 minute walk from Central Line and Overground stations.

Responsibilities

• Opening and closing the pizzeria
• Safety checks and allergen orders
• Placing orders, inputting invoices and counting stock
• Ensuring pizza stays top quality
• Making our Neapolitan pizza dough
• Leading the team on shifts
• Being in charge of the pizzeria on a regular basis.
• Supporting the Head Chef in running the business.