Pizza Chef
Pizza Express
£12.21–£12.90 per hour
Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S9 1EP
Part time
The Breakroom Take
- Free food
- Recommended by students
- Respectful managers
About Pizza Express
Pizza Express is restaurant chain. They serve Italian food and their speciality is pizza.
Job description from Pizza Express
Pizza Chef
Where those who love pizza can be their true self. Proud to be a Top 10 Sunday Times Best Place to Work 2023.
Benefits:
- Free Food on shift
- Plus Tips - You'll receive tips/Tronc*
- 50% off food and drink when you’re not working
- Wagestream gives you access to up to 40% of your earned wages before payday
- Wellbeing Support for you and your family
- Referral Bonus of £400 for referring pizza chefs and £1000 for referring managers
- Pension & Life Assurance
- Pay Rates: during your training, you’ll earn £12.21 per hour, and between £12.52 - £12.90 (dependent on location) when you’ve completed your training
- Learning and Development Opportunities to invest in you
You will be creating the star of the show, our pizza but your role will go beyond the kitchen – it’s all about enlivening the experience for our customers and making every bite memorable. Just be yourself, and we'll bring out the best in you.
What you’ll do:
- Food prep and dough management
- Cook our iconic pizza and pasta
- Work in a dynamic and energetic environment
Who we are:
Where those who love pizza can be their true self. Proud to be a Top 10 Sunday Times Best Place to Work 2023. We’ve been around since 1965, bringing pizza to the UK and have since grown to a multichannel, international brand. Our people are at the heart of our success and everything we do; we believe you should always be able to express yourself.
Inclusivity and respect are at the heart of our business and are valued by our teams, customers, and suppliers. PizzaExpress and Milano is a place where everyone is welcome, and everyone belongs. That’s why we assess each application on the aptitude to do the job and nothing else.
If you are invited to an interview, please let your interviewer know at the time of booking if you require any reasonable adjustments to be made for you.
*Tronc, or card gratuities, is a fair way to pay gratuities to our teams. All Tronc goes to you, shared between our waiting and non-waiting teams. You’ll get this at the end of each pay period, along with your normal pay and it’s one of the best perks about working in hospitality.
What employees say
Pay
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Needs improving
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Most people aren’t paid a living wage
Do Pizza Express pay pizzaiolos enough to live on?
Most people are not paid a living wage.
How we know this
70% of people say they are paid below the Real Living Wage for where they live.Based on data from 33 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2023 and October 2025.
Why this matters
Everyone should be paid enough to live on.
The Real Living Wage is a voluntary rate employers can sign up to that is based on the real cost of living.
The current rates are £12.60 per hour, and £13.85 per hour in London.
Find out more in our explainer about the Real Living Wage.
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Most people are paid market rates
Do Pizza Express pay pizzaiolos market rates?
Most people are paid above average for their job.
How we know this
78% of people are paid above average for the type of work they do.Based on data from 18 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2023 and July 2025.
Why this matters
Pay can vary a lot between types of job. Employers should be ensuring that the rates their staff are paid are in line with similar roles elsewhere.
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Everyone is paid the same, whatever their age
Do pizzaiolos at Pizza Express get paid the same regardless of age?
Yes, people under the age of 21 get paid the same as those above 21.
See what Pizza Express pays different age groupsHow we know this
The average pay of under 21s is the same as those above 21.Based on data from 38 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2023 and October 2025.
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Most people don’t get paid breaks
Do pizzaiolos at Pizza Express get paid breaks?
No. Most people don’t get paid breaks.
How we know this
92% of people say they don’t get paid breaks.Based on data from 38 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2023 and October 2025.
Why this matters
A good job should have paid breaks.
You should be paid for all your time at work, whether you’re on a break or not.
Needs improving
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Most people don’t get sick pay
Do Pizza Express pay pizzaiolos sick pay?
No. Most people don’t get proper sick pay.
How we know this
89% of people say they wouldn’t get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.Based on data from 35 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2023 and October 2025.
Why this matters
Everyone gets sick sometimes. You should be able to take time off without worrying.
At a good job you should still get paid if you’re scheduled to work but can’t due to sickness. Your contract should say how many sick days you can take each year.
This is more than the legal minimum, which says you should only get paid if you are unwell for 4 full days. See Citizens Advice for more details.
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Most people don’t do unpaid extra work
Do pizzaiolos at Pizza Express do extra work that they don't get paid for?
Rarely. Most people don’t do unpaid extra work.
How we know this
79% of people report that they don’t do extra unpaid work.Based on data from 39 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2023 and October 2025.
Why this matters
Everyone should get paid for any extra work they do, even if it is outside your contracted hours. At a good job, you should be paid for all the time you spend at work.
Hours and flexibility
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Less than 4 weeks notice of shifts
How much notice do pizzaiolos get of their shift pattern at Pizza Express?
Most people don’t get 4 weeks notice of when they’re working.
How we know this
- 100% of people with changing schedules report getting one week notice or less.
- 0% of people with changing schedules report getting two weeks notice.
- 0% of people with changing schedules report getting three weeks notice.
- 0% of people with changing schedules report getting four weeks notice or more.
Based on data from 41 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2023 and October 2025.
Why this matters
At a good job, you get plenty of notice about when you’re working.
This makes it easy for you to plan the rest of life, as well as your finances, because you know how much you’ll be working and when.
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Some people worry about their hours
Do pizzaiolos at Pizza Express worry about hours?
Some people worry about getting enough hours.
How we know this
46% of people report they worry about getting enough hours.Based on data from 41 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2023 and October 2025.
Why this matters
At a good job, you shouldn’t have to worry about getting enough hours each week.
A good job should guarantee you a minimum number of hours in a contract, if you want it.
This makes it easier to plan your finances, because you know how much you’ll be earning.
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Only some people get a choice of shifts
Do pizzaiolos at Pizza Express get to choose the shifts they work?
Some people don’t get enough choice over which shifts they work.
How we know this
38% report that their manager doesn’t give them enough choice over which shifts they work.Based on data from 39 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2023 and October 2025.
Why this matters
A good job is flexible around your personal life. This means you get a say in when you prefer to work.
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Can be hard to change shifts
How easy is it for pizzaiolos at Pizza Express to change shifts?
Some people find it hard to change shifts.
How we know this
62% of people report that it’s hard to change shifts if they need to.Based on data from 26 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2023 and October 2025.
Why this matters
A good job is flexible around your personal life. It should be easy to change a shift if you need to, whether that’s in an emergency or for planning ahead.
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Can be hard to book holiday
How easy is it for pizzaiolos to book a holiday at Pizza Express?
Some people find it hard to book holiday.
How we know this
35% of people report it’s hard to book holidays.Based on data from 37 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2023 and October 2025.
Why this matters
A good job should let you take time off when you need it, and it shouldn’t be a nightmare to arrange.
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Shifts can get changed at short notice
Do Pizza Express managers change pizzaiolos shifts at short notice?
Some managers change people’s shifts at short notice.
How we know this
58% of people say their manager changes their shifts at the last minute.Based on data from 38 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2023 and October 2025.
Why this matters
If your manager is often changing your shifts at short notice that’s a sign of poor planning. At a good job you won’t be messed around at the last minute.
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Some people find it hard to take sick leave
How easy is it for pizzaiolos to take sick leave at Pizza Express?
Some people find it hard to take sick leave.
How we know this
36% of people report that it’s hard to take time off if they are sick.Based on data from 36 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2023 and October 2025.
Why this matters
Everyone gets sick sometimes. You should be able to take time off when you need to.
A good job should support you when you’re unwell and have systems in place that will allow you to take time off to recover when you need it.
Needs improving
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People work a lot more hours than their contract
Do pizzaiolos work the same number they are contracted for at Pizza Express?
Most people work a lot more hours than their contact..
How we know this
79% of people report working 8 hours or more than their contract.Based on data from 39 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2023 and October 2025.
Why this matters
At a good job, you should expect to work about the same number of hours that your contract guarantees you, most of the time.
It’s useful to pick up or drop a few shifts here and there, but if you often work a lot more hours every week than you’re contracted for, a good job should guarantee them.
This means you’re more likely to know when you’ll be working and how much you’ll earn in advance.
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Most students say it’s good
Is pizzaiolos at Pizza Express job good for students?
Most students say this is a good place to work if you’re studying.
How we know this
74% of students report this is a good place to work if you’re studying.Based on data from 19 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between August 2023 and July 2025.
Why this matters
A good job should allow you to fit work around important things in your life, like studying.
Life isn’t just about work. Good jobs make space for you to do well in both.
Workplace
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Most people feel treated with respect
Do pizzaiolos at Pizza Express feel treated with respect by their managers?
Most people feel treated with respect by their managers.
How we know this
85% of people say they’re treated with respect by their managers.Based on data from 34 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2023 and October 2025.
Why this matters
Everyone should get treated with respect by their managers. You shouldn’t feel discriminated against or bullied, and if you have a problem you should be able to speak to someone about it.
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Most people get proper breaks
Do pizzaiolos at Pizza Express get proper breaks?
Most people get proper breaks.
How we know this
69% of people report that they get to take proper breaks.Based on data from 36 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2023 and October 2025.
Why this matters
When you take a break it should be a proper rest. It should last the full duration and you shouldn’t get pulled off it.
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Most people are stressed
Is it stressful for pizzaiolos to work at Pizza Express?
Most people feel stressed here.
How we know this
83% of people say they often feel stressed at work.Based on data from 41 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2023 and October 2025.
Why this matters
Work isn’t always easy, but if you’re frequently feel stressed, that’s not good.
Your employer should support you with enough people and resources to get your job done without feeling overwhelmed.
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Only some people enjoy their job
Do pizzaiolos at Pizza Express enjoy their jobs?
Only some people enjoy their job.
How we know this
38% of people report they don’t enjoy their job.Based on data from 29 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2023 and October 2025.
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Only some people recommend their team
Do pizzaiolos at Pizza Express recommend working with their team?
Only some people recommend working with their team.
How we know this
41% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.Based on data from 41 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2023 and October 2025.
Why this matters
A good job means enjoying the place where you work.
The people you work with every day really matter. They can be the difference between a terrible day and a great one.
If you’d recommend your team to a friend, this shows that something’s going right.
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Only some people get enough training
Do pizzaiolos get enough training when they start at Pizza Express?
Some people didn’t get enough training when they started.
How we know this
46% of people report they didn’t get enough training when they started working here.Based on data from 39 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2023 and October 2025.
Why this matters
A good job should give you good training when you start, not just drop you in at the deep end.
This means that you’ll be happier and more productive from day one and shows that your employer values you.
It’s also very important if your job involves anything that could be dangerous. Good training from the outset keeps you and your team safe.
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Only some people get support to progress
Are pizzaiolos given support to progress at Pizza Express?
Only some people are given support to progress here.
How we know this
In the last year, 53% of people report not being given an opportunity to get better at their job, learn a new skill, learn to manage a team or get more responsibility in their role.Based on data from 36 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2023 and October 2025.
Why this matters
A good job should help you progress at work, if you want to. That might be supporting you to get better at the job you currently have, learn something new, manage a team or take on more responsibilities.
This means you’ll be able to build on your skills and experience, and earn more money.
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Head office doesn’t understand what’s happening
Do pizzaiolos think Pizza Express head office understands what's happening where they work?
Most people think head office doesn’t understand what’s happening where they work.
How we know this
89% of people think that this employer’s head office or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.Based on data from 38 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2023 and October 2025.
Why this matters
At a good job, the role of head office should be to support the people on the frontline serving customers.
To do that properly, the company’s owners or head office need to have a good understanding of what’s really happening on the frontline. This is especially important when a company owns multiple locations.
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Only some people feel well informed by head office
Do pizzaiolos feel well informed about how Pizza Express is doing?
Only some people feel well informed about how the company is doing.
How we know this
55% of people feel that they aren’t kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.Based on data from 38 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between November 2023 and October 2025.
Why this matters
At a good job, there should be a supportive relationship between the people working on the frontline serving customers and the people who own the company or work in head office.
You should be kept informed about how the company is doing as a whole, both in good times and when things get tough for the business.
What Pizza Express employees say about their job
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Best thing
Good people
Worst thing
Shifts are spread out to maximise staff and get my requested hours instead of having a few long shifts
Waiter at Pizza Express, October 2025
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Best thing
The team I work with, the discounts and getting to leave after a shift
Worst thing
The fact that head office are pushing you to be perfect at everything when that is impossible. They haven’t worked in a restaurant for a while so they don’t remember what the day to day life is like. The constant little changes to the menu that you don’t always find out about until they are delivered to your restaurant. The fact that the managers don’t always treat you with respect and just expect you to do the work of two people cause they have to cut the labour so your left running round like a headless chicken and then getting complaints from customers because the service isn’t up to standard. They don’t always give you the recognition when you go above and beyond your role. They pay their employees such as chefs and shift managers just above living wage where other companies pay better.
Shift manager at Pizza Express, August 2025
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