CPU Manager - Bethnal Green
A bit about the role:
This is a hybrid role split between managing the day operations of the central prep unit whilst also providing back up support as a pizza chef. While Pizza chef experience is useful it is not necessarily essential for the right candidate.
Central Prep Unit Manager
You’ll be required to run, manage and develop the Central Prep Unit (CPU) for the business. The CPU supplies 5 internal locations, with external events and customers also catered for. You’ll take pride in being responsible for the quality and standard of our production
You’ll work in a light and open prep kitchen over 5 day shifts. The aim being to have all prepared products ready for delivery via our internal driver.
We currently work directly with a wide variety of excellent producers from around the UK and are looking to develop this further. The right candidate will have a passion for searching out and working with seasonal and locally sourced products. We are constantly looking for ways to minimise our food waste and produce dishes from what might be discarded or otherwise overlooked. Pickling and fermenting will play a key role in facilitating this. Think kimchis, kombuchas, lacto-ferments and brines.
You’ll work alongside and manage a team of 1-2 other prep chefs but liaise with key people across the business.
You’ll have the chance to be involved in the creation and development of the company menu and recipes as well as weekly and seasonal specials when produce is available.
Pizza Chef
The second half of the job will be as a back-up support pizza chef. This will involve assisting with pizza shifts delivering a great product and ensuring the kitchen is organised and equipped to function throughout the week. Some weekend work may be needed but flexibility with the rota is also key.
Our primary product is Sourdough pizza and a goal is to work with as much UK, traceable and regeneratively farmed ingredients as possible.
Experience and Personality Traits needed for this role:
CPU Manager role
This is an opportunity for someone who loves being extremely organised and who enjoys directing and guiding others through exemplary leadership.
The role provides an opportunity to develop one’s people skills and kitchen production skills. It will also suit someone who wants to develop their creative side.
Pizza Chef role -
We are looking to recruit an experienced pizza chef or chef with strong skills in kitchen organisation and production. Those candidates without pizza experience will be expected to take on the responsibility to learn fast and excel at making pizzas to our standard.
Someone who loves working in a team and is committed to absolute quality is a must. Finally, an obsession with leaving a workplace immaculate and clean and ready for the next user is highly sought.
If the above sounds exciting to you and you’d love to advance your career in a progressive and ambitious company, then please forward a CV and cover letter for our consideration - CVs without a cover letter will not be considered!
Please send a CV and cover letter to:
careers@sodopizza.co.uk