Do not apply if you think pineapple is controversial!
The Pizza Place Manningtree is a pizzeria with a twist, rather than the classics we redefine the rules on what can go on a pizza!
We’re looking for a creative Pizza Chef who’s looking for a venue to have fun whilst working with our team to put their stamp on this busy pizzeria.
Set in the courtyard of a busy Pub, The Red Lion. The Pizza Place is part of a small chain of local pubs who all offer a great experience for their customers and employees take pride in their work.
Job Overview.
Working directly with the Head Chef and General Manager delivering a high quality fresh pizza whilst developing the offering and events for customers. Using authentic ingredients to create a great product, you will be responsible for menu creation, for team development and taking the business further.
Your input and suggestions will be welcomed as we work together to keep The Pizza Place as the busiest Pizzeria in Manningtree and look to expand to new towns and venues.
Duties and Responsibilities
To lead the team in the absence of the Head Chef.
To provide exceptional service to all customers and to be a brand ambassador.
Help recruit team members when required, and training colleagues.
Maximise the food quality for customers to ensure repeat visits
Adhere to HACCP, keeping our 5 star hygiene rating.
Work as a team member, setting an example through hard work and good working practices
Flexible working, working at weekends evenings will be required.
People
- Develop and maintain good working relationships with colleagues
- Attend training and meetings when required
- Constantly improve product knowledge to maximise the service provided
- Take a responsible approach towards timekeeping and attendance at work to ensure the pizzeria runs efficiently at all times, and to assist in the event of absence cover
- Take pride in personal presentation and adhere to the company standards of appearance.
- Maintain high levels of enthusiasm and commitment to every task undertaken
- Be responsible for your own personal development at work and strive to be the best in what you do, taking care and pride in your work
Quality
- Ensure our guests receive an exceptional level of service and want to return
- Anticipate guests’ needs and provide service to exceed their expectations
- Take appropriate action with regards to guest feedback
- Comply with the Jolly Good Pubs operating standards
General
- Understand your role and responsibilities in terms of the Health & Safety Policy including completion of all mandatory training
- Assist with marketing; working with the head chef and our social team to create content for social media, email-outs and printed marketing
Success Criteria
- Be on time and dress appropriately
- Be positive, creative and fun - you’re in an open kitchen so interact with the customers and enjoy work
- Network and become the face of The Pizza Place
- Be a good egg for your colleagues too, someone to inspire and look up to.
What’s In It For You?
People love to work at The Red Lion and for Jolly Good Pubs because…
- The business is family run with constant engagement from the owners who invest in their teams
- Our staff turnover is exceptionally low, 12 years ago there were 3 of us, now there's 69 and growing (whaaay!)
- Our teams are truly engaged with their work and the communities
- There’s open, clear communication from the business owners and opportunities for employees to run their own businesses
- There’s a culture of transformation and innovation, innovation is one of our key company focuses.
The statements in this job description are intended to describe the essential nature and level of work being performed, they are not intended to be all responsibilities of the job as it will be an evolving role with the possibility of internal promotion to a head chef role.
Full-time, Permanent 45 hours per week
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: From £14.50 per hour
Benefits:
- Company events
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Manningtree CO11 1BG: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Experience:
- sous chef : 1 year (required)
- Pizza Dough: 2 years (required)
- Pizza Chef: 2 years (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
