Sous Chef - Neapolitan Pizza

Sous Pizzaiolo - Bristol

OUR RIGHT HAND.

SENIOR PIZZAIOLO EXPERIENCE ESSENTIAL

Location: Bristol

Salary: £15.35 per hour + Tips & Tronc + Bi-Weekly Bonus

Contract: Full time

Ready to step up? You know your pizza. You know your kitchen. Now it's time to lead.

As Sous Pizzaiolo, you'll be the Head Pizzaiolo's right hand and a key part of the leadership team in the kitchen. You'll help run the day-to-day operation, keep standards sky-high and make sure the team is performing at its best - all while staying close to the craft you love. This isn't just about making great pizza. It's about leading people, owning a service and becoming the kind of Pizzaiolo others look to for direction.

And if your sights are set on becoming a Head Pizzaiolo, this is where you start making that next move.

So, who are Rudy's?

Born in Manchester in 2015, Rudy's was built around one simple idea: make proper Neapolitan pizza and do it really, really well.

Fresh dough made every day. The finest Italian ingredients. Pizzas cooked in around 60 seconds.

We're now 39 sites across the UK and still growing - but the passion that started Rudy's hasn't gone anywhere.

We're serious about our pizza, serious about our people and serious about creating kitchens where great Pizzaiolos can build a career.

What will you be getting stuck into?

As Sous Pizzaiolo, you'll work closely with the Head Pizzaiolo to keep the kitchen running smoothly and the team performing at its best.

You'll be

• The Head Pizzaiolo's right hand: Supporting them with the day-to-day running of the kitchen and stepping up to lead when they're not there
• Leading service: Managing prep, workflow and service execution to keep things running smoothly when the pressure is on
• Setting the standard: Making sure every pizza meets Rudy's Neapolitan standards, every single service
• Leading the team: Motivating, coaching and supporting Pizzaiolos at every level
• Developing people: Helping train and develop the team, spotting potential and supporting their progression
• Keeping things safe: Maintaining excellent food hygiene, allergen and health & safety standards
• Supporting the operation: Helping with stock, ordering, waste reduction and overall kitchen organisation
• Taking charge: Stepping into the Head Pizzaiolo's shoes when they're away and owning the kitchen with confidence

What makes a great Sous Pizzaiolo at Rudy's?

We're looking for someone who has the pizza skills, the leadership potential and the ambition to go further.

You'll need

• Proven experience in a Senior Pizzaiolo or kitchen leadership role within a high-volume environment
• Expert knowledge of authentic Neapolitan pizza
• The confidence and organisation to lead a busy service under pressure
• A natural ability to coach, motivate and get the best from the people around you
• Excellent food safety and hygiene knowledge
• High standards and an eye for detail
• The ambition to progress towards Head Pizzaiolo level

Most importantly, you're someone who doesn't just want to make great pizza.

You want to lead the people making it.

What's in it for you?

We believe great people deserve great things.

• Worldwide pizza trips - Naples, New York and wherever our pizza obsession takes us next
• 50% discount across all Mission Mars venues - including for friends & family
• Bi-weekly bonus scheme
• Tips & Tronc
• Free guestlist entry to Albert Hall, Manchester
• Complimentary food & drink after every shift
• Real progression opportunities with clear career pathways
• Industry-leading training & development programmes
• Festa di Natale & Barbecue Estivo invitations every year
• Birthday card & gift - because we celebrate our people properly
• Work for a 'World Class' business, as recognised by Best Companies

Still wondering what it's like?

Don't just take our word for it. Here's what our teams had to say:

"Great place and people to work with, I've made so many new friends."

"I really enjoy Rudy's - the atmosphere, my colleagues and the customers are incredibly friendly."

"I love Mission Mars and Rudy's - how you train and encourage development. I feel at home here and love my job."

"Rudy's has been such a breath of fresh air for me."

Ready to step up?

If you're an experienced Pizzaiolo who's ready to lead a team, take ownership of a service and build towards your next career move, we want to hear from you.

Become the right hand. Raise the standards. Lead the kitchen.

At Mission Mars, we're committed to an inclusive and accessible recruitment process for everyone. If you need any reasonable adjustments at any stage of your application or interview, please let us know at careers@wearemissionmars.com.