Pizzaiolo / Pizza Chef – Rudy’s Leeds

Pay rate: £13.45 – £14.50 per hour (dependent on experience) + tips + tronc + bonus

Niente paura, non serviamo pizze con ananas. (Don’t worry, we don’t serve pineapple pizza here.)

Leeds — we’re here, and we want you to join our lively Famiglia.

At Rudy’s, we do things the Neapolitan way. Fresh dough made daily, the finest Italian ingredients, and just 60 seconds in the oven… perfetto. We opened our first pizzeria in Manchester in 2015 with one simple belief: experience is great, but passion is everything. That passion still sits at the heart of everything we do today.

What you’ll get

Work for a “World Class” business, as voted by Best Companies 2024
Competitive pay, plus tips, tronc and a 75p per hour guest experience bonus
Access to our world-class Pizzaiolo Academy with structured development and training
Clear progression opportunities through our Pizzaiolo Programme
Loyalty bonus scheme
50% discount on food and drink across all Rudy’s sites for family and friends dining together
Complimentary food and drink on shift
Free guestlist entry to Albert Hall, Manchester
Team socials including our Festa di Natale and Summer BBQ
Birthday card and gift to celebrate your special day

About the role

This role has been mixed, hydrated and stretched to perfection.

We’re looking for passionate Pizzaiolos to join the team and help us create incredible Neapolitan pizza every day. Whether you already have experience or you’re looking to develop your skills, we want people who bring energy, pride and passion to the kitchen.

At Rudy’s, experience isn’t everything. Through our industry-leading Pizzaiolo Academy, we can teach and develop the craft — what matters most is your attitude, willingness to learn and love for pizza.

What we’re looking for

Passion for pizza and an interest in Neapolitan techniques
Experience working in a kitchen environment is great, but not essential
Confidence using pizza ovens is a bonus
Eagerness to learn all things dough, fermentation and service
A positive attitude and strong team mentality
Someone ready to grow with us through our Pizzaiolo development programme

So… are you ready to create the perfect pizza with us? Apply today and become a key ingredient in the Rudy’s Famiglia.

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

Chef (Neapolitan Pizzaiolo)