Senior Pizza Chef

Job Introduction

Tate Eats is unique in the cultural world, a hospitality business whose purpose supports the vision and reach of Tate in all four of its galleries. All our profits are returned to Tate championing the right to the richness of art for everyone.

Our business is multi-faceted, we run restaurants, cafés and bars while delivering a vast range of events from film premieres to boardroom lunches. We are though much more than that, we have a pioneering roastery setting the agenda on gender equality in the coffee supply chain. We brew beer, we blend gin, we create teas, we have a multi award-winning wine programme, we visit farms, we research and write menus in response to Tate’s diverse programme, and we collaborate with artists and curators.

We are looking for a Senior Pizza Chef to join our friendly and passionate team of chefs at Tate Modern! 

This position is being offered on a full-time, fixed term basis.  Our ideal candidate will be reliable, consistent, and able to work flexible hours over a 5-day week including weekends. 

We use traditional wood-fired oven techniques to cook our classic pizzas. You will have experience of working with a wood-fired oven, will be capable of working under pressure while maintaining high health & safety and hygiene standards and have the ability to clearly communicate with the Senior Pizza Chef. As our kitchen is on display to the public an ability to communicate clearly face to face with clients & colleagues and build strong relationships

Become part of the Tate Eats dynamic team and be part of Tate. We offer a supportive, engaging working environment that is inspired by our surroundings and the creative institution we support. You will be able to express yourself, be challenged to think differently while working flexibly and collaboratively across teams. Tate Eats offers you the opportunity to grow personally and professionally in a nurturing, diverse business.

As well as a great place to work, we offer excellent benefits and development opportunities. 

Our benefits include:

• Staff meal allowance
• Performance & service awards
• Employee Assistance Program, Mental Health Allies, Cycle scheme, and Eyecare vouchers
• Producer & Supplier Trips
• Beverage training & tastings
• Great discounts in our shops and catering outlets
• Free entry to exhibitions for you, your friends and family.

Our ideal candidate will be a pro-active individual, keen to develop new skills, enhance knowledge and happy to contribute new ideas and improvements. They will enjoy a busy environment and be passionate about food & beverage, people and teamwork. This individual will be an effective communicator, providing the highest level of customer service and have the ability to use their initiative and work independently.

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