Pizza Chef – La Fiorentina
Authentic Italian. Fresh Ingredients. Great Team.
La Fiorentina is looking for a passionate and experienced Pizza Chef (Pizzaiolo) to join our kitchen team. If you're passionate about authentic Italian food, love working with fresh ingredients, and take pride in producing exceptional pizzas every service, we'd love to hear from you.
What you'll be doing:
- Preparing and stretching fresh pizza dough by hand.
- Cooking high-quality pizzas using traditional techniques.
- Preparing fresh sauces, toppings, and ingredients.
- Managing the pizza section during busy services.
- Maintaining exceptional standards of food quality, consistency, and presentation.
- Ensuring food hygiene, HACCP, and kitchen cleanliness are maintained at all times.
- Monitoring stock levels, rotating ingredients correctly, and minimising waste.
- Working closely with the Head Chef and wider kitchen team to deliver a fantastic guest experience. These responsibilities reflect the core expectations commonly found in professional pizza chef roles.
We're looking for someone who has:
- Previous experience as a Pizza Chef in a busy Italian restaurant or pizzeria.
- Excellent dough preparation and fermentation knowledge.
- Experience using stone, deck, or wood-fired pizza ovens.
- Passion for authentic Italian cuisine.
- Ability to remain calm under pressure while maintaining high standards.
- A positive attitude and excellent teamwork skills.
- A strong work ethic and attention to detail.
What we offer:
- Competitive salary based on experience.
- Generous share of tips.
- Staff meals on shift.
- Company discounts.
- Opportunities for training and career progression.
- A supportive team and a friendly working environment.
If you're passionate about great pizza and want to be part of a growing independent Italian restaurant where quality comes first, we'd love to hear from you.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £13.00-£14.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
Work Location: In person
