Pizza Chef
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Position Overview & Specifications
A rare and unique opportunity has arisen for a Pizza Chef to lead and manage the garden pizza kitchen at our beautiful 16th Century Village Coaching Inn, in the heart of the glorious Cotswold's.
Reporting to the Head Chef you will be fully responsible and accountable for your own stock and ingredients, maintaining food/health and safety regulations, your own GP and most importantly the teams learning and career development.
The right candidate would design and produce their own Italian artisan pizza’s to the highest standard to serve in our 130 seat all year round-beautiful garden restaurant.
We are at the centre piece of our local Community, and our guests are extremely important to us. We want this individual to be capable of creating theatre and excitement, connecting with both our regular customer as well as thrilling new guests.
We are looking for someone with..
- experience of working with different doughs (stretching, fermentation, bases, crusts) - specifically sourdough
- have experience of working with wood fired ovens, ours is a Gozney Master
- creativity to build an authentic menu that tempts repeat custom
- meticulous attention for detail and great organisation skills
- the drive to continuously look for ways to improve the offer
- great leadership skills with the ability to coach and mentor the team
- Proven communication and interpersonal skills
In return for..
- A base salary with approximately a £6k additional annual share of tronc + cash tips
- Accommodation may be provided and/or help with relocation fee’s
- A positive culture and environment working alongside other hospitality professionals who are passionate and proud of what they achieve as a team
www.lionhearth.co.uk
Welcome to Lionhearth: the heart of the Cotswold's
Job Type: Permanent
Salary: £26,000.00-£35,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Additional leave
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- Employee mentoring programme
- Enhanced maternity leave
- Enhanced paternity leave
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
- Relocation assistance
Supplemental pay types:
- Tips
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: 210722
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
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STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £26,000 - £35,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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