JOB VACANCY
Head Pizza Chef / Head Pizzaiolo
📍 Mamma Margherita - Shrewsbury
🍕 Lead with passion. Cook with cuore.
At Mamma Margherita, pizza is more than a product — it’s a craft, a tradition, and a way of bringing people together. We’re looking for an experienced Head Pizza Chef / Head Pizzaiolo to lead our pizza kitchen, uphold our Neapolitan standards, and inspire our team to deliver unforgettable food with heart.
If you live and breathe dough, thrive in a fast-paced kitchen, and believe leadership starts with kindness, this could be your next big step.
The Role
As Head Pizza Chef / Head Pizzaiolo, you’ll take full ownership of our pizza operation — from dough to service — ensuring every pizza reflects our values of authenticity, family, positivity, hospitality, and passion.
You’ll lead by example, maintain the highest food quality standards, and help develop the next generation of pizzaioli in our famiglia.
Key Responsibilities
🍕 Pizza & Food Excellence
- Prepare, stretch, and cook pizzas to authentic Neapolitan standards
- Take full responsibility for dough preparation, fermentation, and quality control
- Ensure consistency, presentation, and flavour in every pizza served
- Oversee correct use and maintenance of the wood-fired oven
- Uphold food safety, hygiene, and allergen standards at all times
👨🍳 Leadership & Team Development
- Lead, train, and motivate the pizza team with a hands-on approach
- Create a positive, supportive kitchen culture aligned with our famiglia values
- Coach team members to improve skills, confidence, and career progression
- Support recruitment, onboarding, and ongoing training of pizza chefs
📋 Kitchen Management
- Manage stock levels, ordering, waste control, and portion consistency
- Work closely with management to maintain food cost targets
- Ensure smooth service during busy periods while maintaining quality
- Collaborate with front-of-house teams to deliver an exceptional guest experience
❤️ Living Our Values
- Autenticità – Stay true to Neapolitan pizza traditions
- Famiglia – Support your team and treat everyone with respect
- Positività – Lead with energy, encouragement, and calm under pressure
- Ospitalità – Remember every pizza is part of a guest’s experience
- Passione – Bring pride and heart to everything you do
What We’re Looking For
- Proven experience as a Head Pizza Chef, Senior Pizzaiolo, or similar role
- Strong knowledge of Neapolitan dough, fermentation, and wood-fired ovens
- Natural leadership skills with a team-first mindset
- High standards, strong organisation, and attention to detail
- Passion for authentic Italian food and hospitality
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
What We Offer
💷 £35,100 per annum salary
💰 Up to 25% annual bonus, paid quarterly
💸 Tips
🍽️ Staff Allowance & Discounts
- 1 free staff meal per shift
- 1 free selected drink per shift
- 50% discount on food & drinks for you + up to 3 guests (you must be present)
🌱 Growth & Development
- Ongoing training and skill development
- Support to grow your career within the business
- A workplace that invests in its people, not just the kitchen
Ready to Join the Famiglia?
If you’re ready to lead with passion and put your stamp on an authentic Neapolitan pizza kitchen:
👉 Please apply by filling in the application form on our Careers page.
Your next chapter — and your next perfect pizza — could start here. 🍕❤️