Head Pizza Chef – Hackney

Overview

HEAD PIZZA CHEF WANTED – HACKNEY WICK. Join the team at Made in Puglia – where passion meets pizza. We’re on the hunt for a talented Pizza Head Chef to take the lead in our Hackney Wick location. If you're experienced, motivated, and ready to grow with a fast-moving, expanding brand — this is your moment.

• £16–£18 per hour, depending on experience.
• 45 hours/week contract.
• 28 days paid holiday per year.
• Monthly performance bonuses.
• Referral bonuses – get rewarded when you bring great people in.
• A clear growth path with real opportunities for advancement as we continue expanding.

• A skilled Pizza Chef with strong experience with Neapolitan-style pizza and a deep passion for Italian food.
• A true kitchen leader – able to train, motivate, and manage a team.
• Someone who keeps the kitchen clean, organised, and running like clockwork.
• Confident in making weekly rotas and managing food orders.
• A proactive mindset and someone ready to grow with us long-term.

We’re Made in Puglia, a growing pizza brand that started in 2021 out of a food truck. From those humble beginnings, we’ve opened kitchens in Hackney, Vauxhall, and Tooting – and we’re still growing. We believe in rewarding hard work and giving real opportunities to our team.

Location:

Hackney Wick.

Start Date:

beginning of September.

Employment Type:

Full-time

• Experience:
  
  Required
• Languages:
  
  English – Advanced
• Employment:
  Full-time
• Schedule:
  
  45h per week
• Salary: £16 – £18 hourly
• Benefits:
  Monthly performance bonuses

About Made in Puglia:

Pizzeria