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Job Post Details

Head Pizza Chef - job post

Idle Hans Operations Limited
London
From £42,500 a year - Full-time

Job details

Pay

  • From £42,500 a year

Job type

  • Full-time

Shift and schedule

  • Weekend availability
  • Holidays

Location

London

Benefits

Pulled from the full job description

  • Employee discount
  • Discounted or free food

Full job description

Job Title: Head Pizza Chef

Location: London

About Us

We’re bringing something fresh and exciting to London— Swed-ish Pizza. Think great ingredients, unexpected but complimentary flavours, and a kitchen that runs like clockwork.

We’re obsessed with building an amazing team, great food and even better experiences. Every pizza we serve is crafted with care, from perfectly fermented dough to thoughtfully sourced toppings. And we’re just getting started.

We’re now on the hunt for a talented Head Pizza Chef to lead our kitchen at a new site. If you love pizza, thrive in fast-paced kitchens, and want to build something exciting from the ground up, you’ll fit right in.

Position Overview

This isn’t just another kitchen role — it’s your chance to take the lead.

As our Head Pizza Chef, you’ll be at the heart of the operation: leading the kitchen, maintaining standards, and building a team that delivers consistently excellent food at pace. You’ll bring both creativity and structure, ensuring every service runs smoothly while keeping quality front and centre.

Key Responsibilities

Food Preparation & Presentation: Deliver consistently high-quality dishes with attention to detail and pride in every plate.

Quality Control: Maintain exceptional standards across taste, consistency, and presentation.

Kitchen Management: Oversee daily kitchen operations, including ordering, stock control, and maintaining a clean, organised workspace.

Staff Supervision & Training: Recruit, train, and lead your team — creating a positive, high-performing kitchen culture.

Health & Safety Compliance: Ensure full adherence to food safety and health & safety regulations at all times.

Cost Control: Manage food costs, reduce waste, and contribute to strong financial performance.

Collaboration: Work closely with management on events, specials, and new ideas.

Customer Engagement: Occasionally step out to connect with guests, gather feedback, and represent the brand.

Qualifications

  • Proven experience as a Chef in a fast-paced restaurant, hotel, or catering environment
  • Strong pizza-making experience (required)
  • Experience with dough and different styles of pizza
  • Experience in staff recruitment, training, and team leadership
  • Excellent organisational and communication skills
  • Solid understanding of food safety and H&S standards
  • Strong stock management and product costing experience
  • Creative mindset with a genuine passion for food
  • Ability to thrive under pressure
  • Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays

Benefits

  • Competitive salary + TRONC + bonus scheme
  • 28 days holiday per year
  • Real opportunity for growth as we expand
  • Free meal on shift
  • Staff discounts

How to Apply

If you’re ready to be part of this exciting journey we're on, apply here or alternatively email hej@idlehanspizza.com

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From £42,500.00 per year

Benefits:

  • Discounted or free food
  • Employee discount

Experience:

  • Pizza: 2 years (preferred)
  • Head chef/Second chef: 1 year (required)

Work authorisation:

  • United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person

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