We are on the lookout for a skilled and passionate Pizzaiolo to join our growing team at Alfi – a vibrant, independent bar and restaurant in the heart of Spitalfields Market, where food and drink lovers come together to enjoy contemporary European flavours in a beautiful all-day setting.
If you love quality produce, authentic techniques, and creating unforgettable food, we’d love to meet you.
About Alfi
Alfi is all about quality and authenticity, blending European flavours with smoke and fire from our lava stone robata grill, alongside handmade pizzas and pastas, excellent wines, craft beers, and cocktails. We’re a passionate team that thrives on creativity, consistency, and hospitality.
We make 80% hydration, cold fermented 36hr dough.
Your Role as Pizzaiolo
As our Pizzaiolo, you’ll be responsible for preparing and cooking exceptional pizzas, with particular emphasis on dough preparation and handling. We’re looking for someone with a deep respect for the craft — who understands that great pizza starts with great dough.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Preparing, kneading, proving and stretching pizza dough to perfection
- Cooking pizzas in a high-heat oven with speed, consistency, and attention to detail
- Working alongside our chefs to ensure quality, timing, and presentation are consistently excellent
- Keeping your station clean, stocked and well-organised
- Following our recipes and preparation methods with care and pride
- Contributing ideas to improve workflow, efficiency and menu development
- Upholding our standards of food safety, hygiene, and kitchen professionalism
What We’re Looking For:
- Proven experience as a Pizzaiolo or Pizza Chef in a busy kitchen setting
- Strong skills in dough making and proofing — from mixing and kneading to shaping and baking
- Ability to manage your pizza section independently during service
- A calm, focused and positive attitude during busy periods
- Good communication and teamwork skills
- A desire to be part of a team with big culinary goals
- Passion for authentic food, creative flair, and consistency
What We Offer:
- A tight-knit, friendly team in an independent venue with integrity and heart
- Competitive pay
- Staff perks including gym membership, discounts, and Employee Assistance Programme
- Opportunities for growth and development in a quality-driven kitchen
- A chance to be part of something exciting in one of London’s most iconic markets
Ready to bring your dough skills to a team with passion and purpose?
Join us at Alfi and help shape the future of dining in Spitalfields.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £16.00-£17.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- Gym membership
Application question(s):
- When are you available to start?
Experience:
- Chef: 3 years (required)
- Pizza: 2 years (required)
Language:
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
