pizza chef

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 7 May 2026
LOCATION
London
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Associate
CATEGORY
Hospitality & Catering
This employer holds a UK Home Office sponsor license — sponsorship for this specific role is at the employer’s discretion

SKILLS

Fine Dining Experience Safe Food Handling Kitchen Safety Fast-Paced Experience Grilling Cooking Food Preparation Attention to Detail

FULL DESCRIPTION

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] are hiring a Chef de Partie! Competitive Industry pay (based on salary & Tronc).

Our Story

The Distefano family, spanning two generations, started [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] over 30 years ago and seen it grow to twenty-five authentic Italian restaurants across the UK – from Covent Garden, Piccadilly and Knightsbridge in London to Bristol, Leicester, Liverpool Leeds, Cheshire and Manchester and with a growing number overseas – including Kuwait, Bangkok and Qatar and with new sites set to open in Miami.

Colleague Benefits

  • Free Meals on Duty
  • 50% Staff Discount
  • Refer a Friend - Earn up to £1,000 per person
  • Elevate Training Academy - Commitment to training with [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] training app
  • Volunteering Days
  • Squadra App - Discounts and rewards
  • Wagestream - Access to earned pay
  • Legal and Financial Advice
  • Colleague of the Month - Monthly recognition awards where all [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] colleagues are celebrated
  • [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] Awards
  • Global Opportunities
  • Best in Class Pension - [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] are partnered with an industry-leading pension provider

Key Responsibilities

  • Preparing and cooking food in their assigned section of the kitchen, such as grill, pasta, meat & fish, or pastry
  • Ensuring that all food preparation and cooking is done in accordance with established recipes and quality standards
  • Managing their section of the kitchen, including overseeing the work of any commis chefs or kitchen assistants
  • Ensuring that their section of the kitchen is clean and organised, and that all equipment is properly maintained
  • Collaborating with other kitchen staff and restaurant management to ensure timely food preparation and service
  • Adhering to company food safety and allergens policy
  • Maintaining accurate records of food inventory, preparation, and waste
  • Treat everyone with respect and remain calm at all times

Required Qualifications & Experience

  • 2 years experience in a similar role
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Meticulous attention to detail, highly organised and capable of handling multiple tasks
  • A proactive self-starter who can work independently with good judgement and minimal direction

Skills

  • Fine Dining Experience
  • Safe Food Handling
  • Kitchen Safety
  • Fast-Paced Experience
  • Grilling
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