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JOB VACANCY

Sous Pizza Chef / Sous Pizzaiolo

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📍 Mamma Margherita - Shrewsbury
🍕 Supporting the craft. Growing the passion.

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At Mamma Margherita, we believe great pizza is made by great people. We’re looking for a passionate Sous Pizza Chef / Sous Pizzaiolo to support our Head Pizzaiolo, uphold our Neapolitan standards, and continue growing their skills in a fast-paced, family-driven kitchen.

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This is a hands-on role for someone who loves pizza, values teamwork, and wants to develop into a future kitchen leader.

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The Role

As Sous Pizza Chef / Sous Pizzaiolo, you’ll play a key part in the day-to-day running of the pizza section, supporting leadership while leading by example on the bench. You’ll help ensure consistency, quality, and a positive team atmosphere — even during the busiest services.

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Key Responsibilities

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🍕 Pizza Preparation & Quality

  • Prepare, stretch, top, and cook pizzas to our Neapolitan standards

  • Support dough preparation, fermentation, and daily quality checks

  • Assist with operating and maintaining the wood-fired oven

  • Ensure consistency in presentation, portioning, and flavour

  • Follow food safety, hygiene, and allergen procedures at all times

 

👨‍🍳 Team Support & Leadership

  • Support the Head Pizza Chef in supervising the pizza team

  • Help train and mentor junior pizzaioli and kitchen team members

  • Lead by example with a calm, positive attitude during service

  • Step up to run the pizza section when required

 

📋 Kitchen Operations

  • Assist with stock control, prep planning, and waste reduction

  • Maintain cleanliness and organisation of the pizza station

  • Communicate clearly with front-of-house and kitchen teams

  • Support smooth service flow and high guest satisfaction

 

❤️ Living Our Values

  • Autenticità – Respect and learn traditional pizza techniques

  • Famiglia – Be supportive, reliable, and team-focused

  • Positività – Bring good energy and professionalism to every shift

  • Ospitalità – Understand your role in creating great guest experiences

  • Passione – Show pride and care in every pizza you make

 

What We’re Looking For

  • Previous experience as a Pizza Chef / Pizzaiolo

  • Strong interest in Neapolitan pizza and dough handling

  • Willingness to learn, grow, and take on responsibility

  • Good communication and teamwork skills

  • Ability to work well under pressure

  • A positive attitude and strong work ethic

 

What We Offer

💷 £14.10 per hour
💸 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

  • Clear progression opportunities within the pizza kitchen

  • Support to grow into senior or head pizza chef roles

  • A workplace that values learning, people, and passion

 

Ready to Grow With Us?

If you’re passionate about pizza and want to take the next step in your career:

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👉 Please apply by filling in the application form on our Careers page.

Join the famiglia, sharpen your skills, and build your future with Mamma Margherita. 🍕❤️

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