COMMIS PIZZA CHEF

We are looking for an enthusiastic Commis Chef (hot kitchen - pizzas and other hot dishes) to join our friendly kitchen team at Pizza on the Park. This full time position (45 hours per week worked over 5 shifts) offers a fantastic learning experience to an entry-level chef who knows the basics, ideally has a little bit of pizza experience and is looking to take on a new challenge and that next step in their career!

If you love your pizza and Italian food, you've probably heard of Pizza on the Park. Offering stunning Neapolitan style pizzas as well as other authentic Italian dishes in a recently renovated, bright and beautiful space filled with art and greenery with a vibrant open kitchen, Pizza on the Park is the place to be on Park Street for the best pizza in Bristol (don't believe us? Check out our number 1 spot on Tripadvisor for pizza in Bristol!).

Our goal is to have kitchen teams that are happy and productive - our chefs don't work crazy hours, have a supportive Head Chef who is willing to develop the team's skills and ensure a good work life balance, with Christmas off and a rota pattern that you can plan around! There is an excellent training ethic in this kitchen - progression is very possible for those that have the right attitude and get stuck in!

As Commis Chef, you'll be working in our hot kitchen - helping produce our perfect pizzas and other delightful Italian dishes, all prepped from fresh, seasonal ingredients. We make, proof and stretch all of our dough in house, with super fresh toppings.

Key Information For The Commis Pizza Chef Role

Hours: 45 hours per week, worked over 5 shifts on a rota basis (to include evenings and weekends)

Salary: £12.30 per hour plus monthly service charge

What You’ll Be Doing As Commis Pizza Chef
• Working in the hot kitchen section (pizzas, hot dishes)
• Working with fresh ingredients - locally sourced as well as imported Italian produce
• Learning new techniques to further your development
• Involved in service from day one
• Acting as a good team player - getting stuck in as required

Company Perks
• 20%-50% company discounts across Quarter's four Clifton-based restaurants and friends and family discounts in our hotels
• Paid overtime and Christmas off (the restaurant closes for about a week over Christmas)
• 10% off your bus tickets to work via First Bus Commuter Travel Club
• Discounts with a range of local businesses, from gyms and spas, to hairdressers, family-friendly activities and more!
• Free meals on duty (the staff food at Pizza on the Park is legendary!)
• Friendly, supportive working environment with regular company socials and parties
• Cycle to work scheme and secure cycle parking
• Company pension scheme
• Monthly service charge
• Great development and fantastic opportunities for progression within our four restaurants

About Our Ideal Commis Pizza Chef

You’re friendly, confident and a great team player. Ideally you'll have a bit of experience with pizza. You love to cook with fresh, quality ingredients and are passionate about providing our valued customers with excellent food. You are able to maintain high standards in all aspects of your role, and are keen to learn and progress! You will be looking to get valuable experience within a fast-paced team where you'll get to be involved in service from the word go - not preparing veggies all day!

The Next Steps

If you think you’d be a great addition to our team, please send us your CV along with a brief covering letter explaining why we should consider you for the role by clicking the ‘apply now’ button. The closing date for this position is Friday 25th April 2025.

The Interview Process

The interview process will involve a first round telephone interview with a member of the HR team. Applicants who are successful at this stage will then be invited in to a short trial at the restaurant (lasting approximately 2-3 hours). We reserve the right to close this role before the given deadline in the event a suitable candidate is found.

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