We’re looking for a creative Head Pizza Chef who’s looking for a venue to have fun whilst putting their stamp on this busy pizzeria.
Job Overview:
As Head Chef you work directly with business management with a large amount of autonomy, delivering a high quality fresh pizza whilst developing the offering. Using authentic ingredients to create a great product, you will be responsible for menu creation, for team development and taking the business further including the potential opportunity for additional locations.
Your input and suggestions will be welcomed as we work together to keep The Pizza Place as the busiest Pizzeria in Manningtree.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Lead a small team, to provide an exceptional service to all customers and to be a brand ambassador
- Work as a team member, setting an example through hard work and good working practices
- Train and develop the team as well as recruit new team members when required
- Maintain and develop the website and online ordering system including onsite kiosk
- Scheduling of teams rota
- Manage budgets and maintain GP% monthly stock takes
- Work with marketing teams to create social content
- Maximise the food quality and experience for customers to ensure repeat visits
- Adhere to HACCP, keeping our 5 star hygiene rating.
- Working 5 days a week including weekends and busy periods
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 general manager and our graphic designer to create content for social media, email-outs and printed marketing
- To maintain and improve the online ordering system and kiosk, to streamline functionality and design aspect.
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 Pizza Place 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, 14 years ago there were 3 of us, now there's 75 and growing
- 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.
- Option of on site accommodation
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.
- Full-time, Permanent 45 hours per week
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £37,000.00-£40,000.00 per year
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:
- Pizza Dough: 2 years (required)
- Head Chef: 2 years (required)
Work Location: In person
