Experienced Pizzaiolo (Pizza Chef)
Piccolo Pizza – North London£18.00 per hour (depending on experience) | Part-time | Permanent
About Piccolo Pizza
Piccolo Pizza is a new premium mobile pizza concept based in North London. Our mission is simple: to serve authentic, restaurant-quality Neapolitan-style pizza from a unique mobile setup while delivering exceptional customer service and an unforgettable experience.
We are launching with ambitious plans to trade at markets, festivals, corporate events, private events and carefully selected street trading locations across London. We are passionate about quality, consistency and doing things properly from day one.
We are looking for an experienced Pizzaiolo who wants more than just another kitchen job. This is an opportunity to become one of the founding members of a growing business and play a key role in building a respected pizza brand.
The Opportunity
As one of our first team members, you will work closely with the founder to establish the standards, recipes and operating procedures that will define Piccolo Pizza.
Your ideas will be valued and you will have genuine influence over how the business develops.
As the company grows there will be opportunities to progress into senior operational or management positions.
About the Role
The successful candidate will be responsible for producing consistently outstanding Neapolitan-style pizzas while maintaining exceptional food safety, cleanliness and customer service standards.
You will be expected to work confidently in a fast-paced mobile environment where efficiency, organisation and quality are equally important.
This role will involve working at markets, festivals, corporate catering events and private functions throughout London.
Key Responsibilities
You will be responsible for:
- Preparing, mixing, fermenting and managing pizza dough
- Monitoring dough hydration, fermentation and proofing
- Hand stretching pizza bases consistently
- Preparing toppings to company specifications
- Baking pizzas in a high-temperature pizza oven
- Monitoring oven temperatures throughout service
- Ensuring every pizza meets company quality standards
- Working efficiently during busy trading periods
- Maintaining excellent presentation on every pizza served
- Managing ingredient stock levels
- Rotating stock correctly (FIFO)
- Preparing ingredients before service
- Assisting with ordering ingredients
- Helping develop new pizza recipes and seasonal specials
- Maintaining a clean and organised workspace
- Following all food hygiene procedures
- Following allergen procedures
- Carrying out opening and closing procedures
- Supporting setup and breakdown of the mobile pizza unit
- Loading and unloading equipment where required
- Assisting with event preparation
- Maintaining equipment to a high standard
- Reporting maintenance issues promptly
- Delivering excellent customer service
- Speaking confidently with customers when required
- Working collaboratively with colleagues
- Helping improve workflow and efficiency
- Maintaining a positive and professional attitude at all times
Essential Skills & Experience
Applicants should have:
- Minimum 2 years’ experience working as a Pizzaiolo or Pizza Chef
- Strong understanding of dough fermentation
- Excellent dough handling skills
- Experience hand stretching pizza dough
- Experience operating high-temperature pizza ovens
- Experience working in busy commercial kitchens
- Strong organisational skills
- Excellent attention to detail
- High personal hygiene standards
- Ability to remain calm under pressure
- Excellent time management
- Reliable and punctual
- Passion for producing exceptional pizza
- Right to work in the UK
Desirable Skills
It would be advantageous if you have:
- Experience making authentic Neapolitan pizza
- Experience with gas-fired pizza ovens
- Experience working in street food or food trucks
- Experience at markets or festivals
- Experience catering at private events
- Food Safety Level 2 Certificate
- HACCP knowledge
Personal Qualities
We’re looking for someone who:
- Takes pride in every pizza they produce
- Has high personal standards
- Enjoys working as part of a team
- Is proactive and hardworking
- Wants to contribute ideas
- Is enthusiastic and energetic
- Can work under pressure while maintaining quality
- Has a positive attitude
- Is dependable and trustworthy
- Wants to grow with the business
Working Environment
This is a mobile catering business.
You will work at a variety of locations including:
- Street trading pitches
- Farmers’ markets
- Food markets
- Festivals
- Corporate events
- Private events
Working hours will include evenings, weekends and public holidays depending on bookings and events.
Food Safety Expectations
You will be expected to:
- Maintain the highest food hygiene standards
- Follow all HACCP procedures
- Follow allergen regulations
- Monitor food temperatures
- Keep accurate food storage practices
- Ensure equipment is cleaned correctly
- Maintain excellent personal hygiene
Training & Development
We believe in investing in our people.
You’ll have the opportunity to:
- Help shape recipes
- Improve operational procedures
- Develop new menu items
- Learn the commercial side of running a mobile pizza business
- Grow into leadership responsibilities as the company expands
Career Progression
This role has genuine progression opportunities.
As Piccolo Pizza grows there is potential to progress into roles such as:
- Senior Pizzaiolo
- Kitchen Supervisor
- Operations Manager
- Head of Food Production
Salary & Benefits
- £18.00–£22.00 per hour depending on experience
- Performance-based bonus opportunities
- Staff meals during shifts
- Paid holiday entitlement
- Pension contributions (where applicable)
- Uniform provided
- Ongoing training
- Opportunity to grow with an exciting new business
Recruitment Process
Successful applicants will be invited to:
- Initial interview
- Practical pizza-making assessment
- Paid trial shift
References will be requested before employment.
How to Apply
Please apply with your CV and include a short cover note telling us:
- Your pizza-making experience
- The types of dough you have worked with
- The pizza ovens you have used
- Your favourite style of pizza
- Why you’d like to join Piccolo Pizza
If you’re passionate about producing exceptional pizza and want to help build one of London’s most exciting new mobile pizza concepts, we’d love to hear from you.
Pay: From £18.00 per hour
Benefits:
Work Location: In person
