Senior Pizza Chef
Franco Manca
No pay info
London, N16 7JL
The Breakroom Take
- Respectful managers
- Proper breaks
About Franco Manca
Franco Manca is a pizza restaurant. They're known for their sourdough bases.
Job description from Franco Manca
we make moments. From our slow-rising sourdough and fresh, seasonal ingredients to our wood-fired ovens, we bring the best of traditional Italian pizza-making to every pizzeria. But the secret ingredient? Our people. Were passionate, hard-working, and always up for a laugh, creating an environment where great food and good vibes go hand in hand. If youre ready to take your pizza-making skills to the next level and lead by example, wed love to welcome you to the Franco family. What Youll Do: As a Senior Pizza Chef, youll be a leader in the kitchen, helping to craft every pizza with care while supporting your team to deliver the best service possible. Youll lead by example, preparing and cooking our famous sourdough pizzas to perfection. Support the Head Chef in managing the kitchen, ensuring high standards of food quality, consistency, and hygiene. Mentor and train junior members of the team, sharing your knowledge and expertise. Be hands-on with dough preparation, topping pizzas with the freshest ingredients, and firing them in our wood ovens. Keep a cool head during busy shifts, ensuring the kitchen runs smoothly and efficiently. Take responsibility for stock management and food prep, ensuring everything is ready for service. What Youll Bring: Were looking for someone with experience, passion, and leadership qualities to help take our kitchen to the next level. Youll have experience as a Pizza chef or in a professional kitchen environment. Be confident in handling fresh dough and working with a wood-fired oven. Have strong leadership skills, with the ability to inspire and support your team. Thrive in a fast-paced environment, keeping calm and focused under pressure. Be passionate about food and committed to delivering the best pizza every time. Have a positive attitude, a team-first mentality, and the ambition to grow your career. What youll get: A generous share of Tronc Free yummy pizzas and soft drinks on every shift Free Sourdough bread to cook at home Ongoing personal growth and development with our Franco Academy 28 days holiday AXA Employee Assistance Programme with Health App A pension scheme to set you up for the future Annual social events Staff discount when dining in any Franco Manca, The Real Greek or Super Club Roma restaurants Employee referral scheme
earn from the great people you know Opportunities all over the UK to grow your career If you have the skills & passion to become a Franco Manca Senior Pizza Chef, then click apply and jump on board with the pioneers of Sourdough Pizza!
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What employees say
Pay
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Only some people are paid a living wage
Do Franco Manca pay a living wage?
Some people are not paid a living wage.
How we know this
64% of people say they are paid below the Real Living Wage for where they live.Based on data from 25 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2023 and December 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 ÂŁ12.60 per hour, and ÂŁ13.85 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 Franco Manca pay market rates?
Most people are paid above average for their job.
How we know this
77% of people are paid above average for the type of work they do.Based on data from 26 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2023 and December 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.
Needs improving
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Most people don’t get paid breaks
Do workers at Franco Manca get paid breaks?
No. Most people don’t get paid breaks.
How we know this
97% of people say they don’t get paid breaks.Based on data from 29 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2023 and December 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 Franco Manca pay sick pay?
No. Most people don’t get proper sick pay.
How we know this
100% of people say they wouldn’t get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.Based on data from 28 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2023 and December 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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Some people do unpaid extra work
Do workers at Franco Manca do extra work that they don't get paid for?
Sometimes. Some people do unpaid extra work.
How we know this
36% of people report that they do extra work that they don’t get paid for.Based on data from 25 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2023 and December 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 people get of their shift pattern at Franco Manca?
Most people don’t get 4 weeks notice of when they’re working.
How we know this
- 90% of people with changing schedules report getting one week notice or less.
- 10% 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 30 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2023 and December 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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Most people don’t worry about their hours
Do workers at Franco Manca worry about hours?
Most people don’t worry about getting enough hours.
How we know this
79% of people report they don’t worry about getting enough hours.Based on data from 24 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2023 and December 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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Most people get a choice of shifts
Do Franco Manca workers get to choose the shifts they work?
Most people get enough choice over which shifts they work.
How we know this
67% report that their manager gives them enough choice over which shifts they work.Based on data from 21 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2023 and December 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 Franco Manca workers to change shifts?
Some people find it hard to change shifts.
How we know this
50% of people report that it’s hard to change shifts if they need to.Based on data from 24 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2023 and December 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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Easy to book holiday
How easy is it to book a holiday at Franco Manca?
Most people find it easy to book holiday.
How we know this
67% of people report it’s easy to book holidays.Based on data from 27 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2023 and December 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 don’t get changed at short notice
Do Franco Manca managers change shifts at short notice?
Most managers don’t change people’s shifts at short notice.
How we know this
33% of people say their manager changes their shifts at the last minute.Based on data from 27 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2023 and December 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 to take sick leave at Franco Manca?
Some people find it hard to take sick leave.
How we know this
44% of people report that it’s hard to take time off if they are sick.Based on data from 25 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2023 and December 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 people work the same number they are contracted for at Franco Manca?
Most people work a lot more hours than their contact..
How we know this
72% of people report working 8 hours or more than their contract.Based on data from 18 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2023 and December 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.
Workplace
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Most people feel treated with respect
Do people at Franco Manca feel treated with respect by their managers?
Most people feel treated with respect by their managers.
How we know this
74% of people say they’re treated with respect by their managers.Based on data from 23 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2023 and December 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 people at Franco Manca get proper breaks?
Most people get proper breaks.
How we know this
72% of people report that they get to take proper breaks.Based on data from 25 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2023 and December 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.
Needs improving
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Most people are stressed
Is it stressful to work at Franco Manca?
Most people feel stressed here.
How we know this
70% of people say they often feel stressed at work.Based on data from 27 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2023 and December 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 people at Franco Manca enjoy their jobs?
Only some people enjoy their job.
How we know this
39% of people report they don’t enjoy their job.Based on data from 23 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2023 and December 2025.
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Only some people recommend their team
Do people at Franco Manca recommend working with their team?
Only some people recommend working with their team.
How we know this
53% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.Based on data from 30 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2023 and December 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 people get enough training when they start at Franco Manca?
Some people didn’t get enough training when they started.
How we know this
52% of people report they didn’t get enough training when they started working here.Based on data from 27 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2023 and December 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 people given support to progress at Franco Manca?
Only some people are given support to progress here.
How we know this
In the last year, 54% 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 24 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2023 and December 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 people think Franco Manca 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
74% 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 23 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2023 and December 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 workers feel well informed about how Franco Manca is doing?
Only some people feel well informed about how the company is doing.
How we know this
65% of people feel that they aren’t kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.Based on data from 26 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2023 and December 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 Franco Manca employees say about their job
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Best thing
Free food on shift
Worst thing
Management
Junior pizza chef at Franco Manca, December 2024
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Best thing
Free food and working with the team
Worst thing
Unfairness, politics, long hours, no breaks, no feedback or help from higher management. Blamed for everything. No work life balance. Work without extra money.
General manager at Franco Manca, May 2024
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