Be Part of Pig & Olive's Next Chapter
You may have heard: Pig & Olive is expanding. We're opening a brand new restaurant in Barnstaple in the next few weeks, and we're looking for pizza makers who want to be part of it from day one.
Since 2015 we've built a reputation across North Devon for award-winning, proper Neapolitan pizza, recognised by the Devon Food & Drink Awards and North Devon Food Business of the Year. Now we're opening a new site, and this is a genuine ground-floor opportunity: full training, real skills, and a chance to grow with us as we grow.
The Role
This is predominantly a pizza maker role, with most of your shifts spent making and serving Neapolitan pizza to our standard. You'll also cover front-of-house service when needed, so you'll be a genuine all-rounder who's confident wherever you're needed on a given shift.
We're looking for someone ready to build real skills and stick around for the long term, not just fill a summer shift. Full training in pizza making is provided, taught by our most experienced team, and you'll be part of the founding team at our new Barnstaple restaurant.
Day to day, you can expect to:
- Learn to make and serve Neapolitan pizzas to our standard — full training provided, this will be the main focus of your role
- Take pride in food quality, prep, and kitchen standards
- Cover front-of-house service on some shifts, making every customer feel welcome
- Work as part of a close-knit team, pulling your weight during service
- Work independently when needed, staying productive without needing to be chased
- Help keep the site clean, organised, and running smoothly
We're not looking for people to pass through. We want people who'll become skilled, reliable parts of the team and take genuine pride in the work.
Who This Role Is For
You'll be a great fit if you:
- Have at least one year of experience in a kitchen or customer-facing hospitality role and know what good standards look like in practice
- Are a solid team player who also gets on with things independently
- Take pride in food quality, cleanliness, and looking after customers
- Are looking for a long-term position, not a seasonal or temporary role
- Bring a positive attitude and your own personality to work while fitting in with how we do things
- Are happy moving between locations when needed for training
- Are comfortable with basic tech like tills, rota apps, and team communication tools
What We Offer
- £8.00–£12.71 per hour
- Full training in Neapolitan pizza making, no experience required
- A friendly, supportive team to join
- Opportunity to grow with the business over time
- Fair rotas and proper breaks
- Discounted or free food
- Company pension
- Company events and team socials
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Permanent
Pay: £8.00-£12.71 per hour
Benefits:
- Company events
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- Store discount
Application question(s):
- This role is based in Barnstaple, with regular work at Westward Ho! and occasional van shifts. Are you happy working across different locations?
- Can you tell us about your experience in a kitchen or customer-facing hospitality role? Please include how long you worked there and what your responsibilities were.
- We're looking for people to join us for the long term, not just the summer season. Can you tell us a little about where you're at and what you're looking for from your next role?
- This role involves working independently during service at times. Can you give an example of a time you've taken initiative or kept things moving without being directed?
Work Location: In person
