Pizza Chef – Authentic Italian Restaurant

Job Description

We’re working with a fantastic, modern Italian restaurant near Newbury that is looking for a passionate Pizza Chef to join their team. This is an exciting chance to be part of a restaurant serving authentic, high-quality Italian food, with a focus on fresh ingredients, traditional techniques, and warm hospitality.

The team values positivity, resilience, and gratitude, and is looking for a chef who shares this outlook. Someone who sees opportunities over obstacles, embraces learning, and thrives in a solution-focused environment.

Due to the restaurant’s location, you must be able to drive.

You’ll be wondering what’s in it for you as a Pizza Chef…

• £35,000 package plus up to £400 additional service charge per month
• 45-hour contract
• Paid overtime or time in lieu
• Opportunity to work with authentic Italian produce and methods

Responsibilities as a Pizza Chef…

• Preparing and cooking authentic, high-quality pizzas using traditional Italian techniques
• Delivering consistency and care across busy services, with 500–600 covers per week
• Working closely with the team to ensure smooth service across lunch, dinner, and weekend breakfast operations
• Bringing passion, energy, and a positive mindset to the kitchen every day
• Contributing to the ongoing success of a thriving and growing restaurant

What We’re Looking For…

• Previous experience as a Pizza Chef
• A resilient, motivated, and positive mindset, someone who can see challenges as opportunities
• Commitment to learning and continuous improvement
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-cover environment

This is a brilliant opportunity for a skilled Pizza Chef to showcase their talent in a forward-thinking restaurant where positivity, authenticity, and quality go hand in hand.

PLEASE NOTE YOU WILL NEED THE RIGHT TO WORK IN THE UK TO BE SUITABLE FOR THIS ROLE.

We appreciate that your CV may not be up to date. No problem, send what you have to toby@goldenkeys.co.uk or look me up on LinkedIn and send me a message there!