job description

Rudy’s Pizza Napoletana is bringing its award-winning “World Class” culture to Harborne, Birmingham. Born in Manchester in 2015, we believe that while experience is great, passion is everything. We are looking for a Sous Pizza Chef who respects the traditions of Naples—fresh dough, the finest ingredients, and a blistering 60-second bake. Join our lively Famiglia and help us lead a kitchen dedicated to authenticity, quality, and the perfect crust.

What We Are Looking For

Ready to be passionate about Neapolitan techniques… and most importantly passionate about pizza!
Used to using pizza ovens.
Dough, Dough, Dough! You’ll be confident in all things Dough.
You’ll have Neapolitan experience or keen to learn the niche.

As a Sous Pizza Chef, you are a master of the Neapolitan way, overseeing the daily hydration, mixing, and stretching of our signature dough. You will lead the kitchen team during high-energy shifts, ensuring every pizza meets our exacting standards before it hits the wood-fired oven for its 60-second transformation. Beyond the technical skill of a Pizzaiolo, you will support the head chef in maintaining a passionate team culture, managing kitchen operations, and delivering a “World Class” guest experience. Your role is the perfect blend of culinary artistry and leadership, all while working with the best Italian ingredients in a fast-paced, authentic environment.

The Science of Neapolitan Pizza

Our process is a niche craft that requires precision. As a Sous Chef, you will oversee these critical variables:

Hydration: Managing the water-to-flour ratio to ensure a light, digestible base.
Fermentation: Overseeing the double-fermentation process that gives our dough its unique flavor.
The Bake: Training the team to manage a 400°C+ oven for the perfect “leopard spotting” on the crust.

Why Join the Rudy’s Famiglia?

Financial Ingredients: £14.65 per hour plus tips, tronc, and a unique 75p per hour guest experience bonus.
Growth: In-house training and development to help you rise through the ranks.
Perks: 50% discount for friends and family, loyalty bonuses, and free shift food/drink (plenty of Kimbo coffee!).
Lifestyle: Free guestlist entry to Albert Hall (Manchester) and legendary staff parties like the Festa di Natale.
Culture: Work for a company recognized as “World Class” by Best Companies in 2024.

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