Head PizzaioloHead Pizza Chef | St Albans | New Opening

Position: Head Pizzaiolo - NEAPOLITAN PIZZAIOLO EXPERIENCE NEEDED*

Location: St Albans - NEW OPENING

Salary: 39250 Tips & Tronc Monthly Up to 32% Bonus Per Annum paid Quarterly

Contract: Full time

We are excited to be opening in St Albans and are looking for our next Head Pizzaiolo. The Head Pizzaiolo is one of the most important roles in our Pizzerias. Youll have full ownership of the kitchen operation - quality consistency people compliance and culture. This is a senior leadership position that demands both expert Neapolitan pizza experience and confident kitchen management in one of the UKs most respected and fastest-growing pizza brands. If youre ready for that were ready for you.

Founded in Manchester in 2015 Rudys Neapolitan Pizzeria has grown to 39 sites across the UK on the strength of one core belief: that authentic Neapolitan pizza made with the finest Italian ingredients and served by people who genuinely care is worth doing properly. Fresh dough daily 60-second pizzas a culture that puts people first thats the Rudys way.

Taking full ownership of kitchen performance quality and consistency

Leading developing and inspiring the kitchen team across all levels

Maintaining Rudys Neapolitan pizza standards to the highest specification

Managing kitchen operations end-to-end: prep service post-service and everything in between

Ensuring full compliance with food safety & allergen

Driving efficiency through effective labour management and scheduling

Overseeing stock control & ordering

Conducting team reviews training and progression planning

Working closely with the General Manager to align kitchen and floor performance

Extensive experience as a Head Pizzaiolo or Senior Sous in a high-volume kitchen

Deep technical knowledge of authentic Neapolitan pizza-making

Proven ability to lead motivate and develop a large kitchen team

Strong commercial awareness - labour and waste management

Exceptional food safety knowledge

A calm confident leader who thrives when the pressure is highest

Worldwide pizza trips - Naples New York and wherever comes next

50% discount across all Mission Mars venues - for you friends & family

Up to 32% bonus per year paid quarterly

Free guestlist entry to Albert Hall Manchester

Complimentary food & drink after every shift

Real progression opportunities across a growing business

Industry-leading training & development programmes

Festa di Natale & Barbecue Estivo invitations every year

Birthday card & gift - we celebrate our people properly

Work for a World Class business as voted by Best Companies 2024

Think this is you Wed love to have a conversation. Apply now.

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