Full-time | £35,000–£40,000 + profit share | 40 hours per week
Pizzarova...
Pizzarova began in 2013 as a mobile pizza oven in the back of a Land Rover, serving sourdough pizzas at festivals and markets around Somerset. Since then, we’ve grown to four locations across Bristol, and built a business defined by team culture, strong values, and a commitment to doing things properly - from quality food to 5* service to developing our people.
Why Pizzarova?
Here’s why we’re different:
- Team-first structure - there is no split between kitchen and front of house. Everyone is cross-trained, and everyone works together. It builds respect and keeps service efficient whilst keeping days varied and interesting.
- Culture over ego - we lead with calmness, clarity and consistency. No stress theatre, no egos, no burnout.
- Focused on quality - the menu is short, the process is well drilled, and standards are high.
- Sustainability is non-negotiable - we use local suppliers, keep waste low, and partner with initiatives like Chefs in Schools to give back.
- Work-life balance - we pride ourselves on having a sustainable work culture that provides balance for our team with strong ethics. We understand that for you to perform your best you need to be at your best and balance plays into that.
The Role
The shop is due to open in late Summer. Before then, we’ll bring you to Bristol (all travel covered) to train with our existing team and learn how we operate day-to-day. You’ll shadow services, prep, back office work and leadership systems - so you can hit the ground running when your own team comes onboard.
Timeline depending, you’ll be involved in the setup of the Bath site, helping shape the layout and flow of the restaurant, unpacking and organising kit, and maybe even picking up a brush for the final fit-out. This is a rare opportunity to build a team and a space from scratch.
You will wear many hats every day at Pizzarova; store manager, pizza chef, coach, host, dough maker, mentor - amongst many others! If you love variety, are full of energy, and want to leave a positive imprint this is a role for you. What’s important to us is that you can look after your people, your customers, and your store and have hospitality running through you.
You will be responsible for the day to day running of our Bath shop; leading the team, maintaining standards, and ensuring the site hits its quality and service targets. Week to week you will be responsible for rota’s, stock, P&L, alongside other performance metrics such as reviews, compliance, and efficiency -Your month to month or long term goal is to build a store and team that aligns with the Rova vision and culture with flexibility within our framework to build on your experience and ideas.
Support comes from an experienced senior team who have all come through the ranks and grown within Pizzarova - we have been in your shoes and have a wealth of knowledge and experience to share. We think of our GM’s as business owners - you will have the autonomy to build and change with support and guidance to grow within the role.
Key Responsibilities:
- Run all aspects of service with consistency and attention to detail
- Hire, train and develop your team
- Manage labour planning, cost of sales, stock and ordering
- Lead site-level reporting and work closely with our operations team
- Maintain excellent food quality, hygiene and customer experience
- Help set the tone for the culture, pace and standard of the shop
- Take ownership and autonomy of your site, using your experience and personality to make the biggest impact you can on our shops
Who are we looking for?
- Minimum 2 years’ experience running a busy hospitality venue
- Confident, calm, and empathetic leader with strong communication and people skills
- Strong understanding of cost control, ordering, rota planning and team development
- Comfortable working across kitchen, service and prep and happy to get stuck in in all areas
- A passion for food, you don’t need to have worked in a professional kitchen or pizzeria before but a love for cooking (and eating!) is a necessity
- Someone who leads by example, and sets high standards for food and service
- Practical, organised and motivated by building something that lasts
- Personality and a lust for life
What we offer:
- £35,000–£40,000 salary depending on experience + tips
- Profit share scheme based on site performance
- 28 days holiday
- 40-hour working week
- 50% discount for friends and family
- Free staff food every shift
- Guaranteed birthday off
- Supplier visits and ongoing development
- RovaFest – our annual all-staff summer event
- Pension and cycle to work scheme
- Option for paid sabbatical after 5 years (unpaid available after 1)
How to apply:
Please send across your CV alongside a cover letter highlighting who you are, how you lead, and what excited you about this opportunity. We look forward to hearing from you!
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £35,000.00-£40,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Store discount
Application question(s):
- Why do you think you'll be a good fit for Pizzarova?
Work Location: In person
