Head Chef Neapolitan Pizza

Head Pizzaiolo Bristol

NEAPOLITAN PIZZA EXPERIENCE ESSENTIAL

Location: Bristol

Salary: 42300 per annum Tips & Tronc up to 32% bonus per annum paid quarterly (OTE up to 55k)

Contract: Full time

Ready to take the lead

At Rudys pizza isnt just what we do. Its what we obsess over.

From perfectly fermented dough to that 60-second bake every pizza that leaves our kitchen has to be proper. And as our Head Pizzaiolo youll be the person making sure it is every single time. Youll take the reins of the whole kitchen operation leading your team protecting our Neapolitan standards and creating a kitchen culture people genuinely want to be part of.

This is a role for someone who knows their pizza loves leading people and thrives in a busy kitchen where the pace is high the standards are higher and no two services are ever quite the same. If youre ready to put your stamp on one of the UKs most respected pizza brands wed love to hear from you.

So who are Rudys

Born in Manchester in 2015 Rudys started with a simple idea: make proper Neapolitan pizza and do it really really well.

Fast forward to today and were now 39 sites strong across the UK but our obsession hasnt changed.

We make our dough fresh every day. We use the best Italian ingredients. We bake our pizzas in around 60 seconds. And most importantly we put our people at the heart of everything we do.

Were growing fast but were not interested in losing what makes Rudys Rudys.

Thats where you come in.

What will you be getting stuck into

As Head Pizzaiolo youll have full ownership of your kitchen from the people and the pizza to the performance and the culture.

Youll be:

• Owning the pizza: Maintaining Rudys Neapolitan standards and making sure every pizza leaving the kitchen is up to scratch
• Leading the team: Inspiring coaching and developing your kitchen team across all levels
• Running the show: Taking charge of prep service post-service and everything in between
• Driving performance: Managing labour effectively reducing waste and keeping the kitchen commercially sharp
• Keeping things stocked: Taking ownership of stock control ordering and kitchen organisation
• Growing your people: Running reviews delivering training and helping your team progress
• Keeping standards sky-high: Ensuring food safety allergen management and compliance are always on point
• Leading together: Working closely with the General Manager to make sure the kitchen and floor are firing on all cylinders

What makes a great Head Pizzaiolo at Rudys

Were looking for someone who can bring serious pizza knowledge and serious leadership skills.

Youll need:

• Proven experience as a Head Pizzaiolo Senior Pizzaiolo or Senior Sous Chef in a high-volume kitchen
• Deep technical knowledge of authentic Neapolitan pizza
• Experience leading motivating and developing a busy kitchen team
• Strong commercial awareness including labour and waste management
• Excellent food safety and allergen knowledge
• The ability to stay calm organised and confident when the pressure is ON
• A genuine passion for great food great people and great hospitality

Most importantly You need to care. About the pizza. About your team. About the guest experience. About doing things properly.

Whats in it for you

We like to look after our people. And we like to have a bit of fun while were at it.

• Worldwide pizza trips Naples New York and wherever our pizza obsession takes us next
• Up to 32% annual bonus paid quarterly
• Tips & Tronc paid monthly
• 50% discount across all Mission Mars venues including for friends & family
• Free guestlist entry to Albert Hall Manchester
• Complimentary food & drink after every shift
• Real progression opportunities across a growing hospitality group
• Industry-leading training & development programmes
• Festa di Natale & Barbecue Estivo because no one does a team celebration quite like us
• Birthday card & gift we believe birthdays should be celebrated properly
• Work for a World Class business as recognised by Best Companies

Still wondering what its like

Dont just take our word for it. This is what our teams have to say:

Great place and people to work with Ive made so many new friends.

I really enjoy Rudys the atmosphere my colleagues and the customers are incredibly friendly.

I love Mission Mars and Rudys how you train and encourage development. I feel at home here and love my job.

Rudys has been such a breath of fresh air for me.

Think youve got what it takes

If youre a Neapolitan pizza expert a natural leader and someone who wants to make their mark we want to hear from you.

Come and lead the kitchen. Develop your team. Make seriously good pizza.

Apply now and lets have a chat.

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