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PizzaExpress is one of the UK's most recognisable restaurant brands, with a rich heritage spanning more than six decades. Founded in 1965 by Peter Boizot in London's Soho, the business has grown from a single restaurant into an internationally recognised hospitality brand that continues to bring people together through great food and memorable experiences.
Today, PizzaExpress operates more than 360 restaurants across the UK and Ireland, has established a presence in 12 international markets, and has successfully expanded into retail and delivery channels, enabling customers to enjoy its products both in restaurants and at home. Despite this significant growth, the business has remained true to its Soho origins and creative heritage.
A distinctive feature of the brand is its longstanding connection to live music and the arts. Through , the company hosts more than 1,500 performances annually across its venues, further strengthening its position as a brand that delivers experiences beyond dining. This commitment to supporting the creative sector was reinforced through the launch of in 2023.
Sustainability is a key strategic priority, with a commitment to achieving Net Zero by 2040. Through close collaboration with suppliers, waste reduction initiatives, sustainable packaging efforts, and industry partnerships, the organisation is working to accelerate environmental progress across its operations and sector.
Quality is central to the company’s offering, with a reputation built on consistent standards, iconic pizzas, and a continually evolving menu. By combining product innovation with trusted favourites, the business continues to deliver a strong customer experience while maintaining the foundations of its long-term success.
The organisation places a strong focus on customer experience and hospitality, fostering a culture of welcoming service, celebration, and shared experiences. Inspired by its founder’s vision, this customer-first approach continues to shape memorable dining experiences today.
Peter Boizot’s passion for the arts helped shape the brand’s distinctive identity. Influenced by early collaborations with Italian designer Enzo Apicella, this heritage remains visible across many restaurants today, reinforcing the brand’s unique character and legacy.
PizzaExpress opened its first restaurant on Wardour Street in London's Soho in 1965, with a pizza oven brought over from Naples. Its careers site splits restaurant roles into front of house and the kitchen, with clear routes up to trainer roles.
Here's what the roles involve, the training and benefits PizzaExpress lists, and similar roles we're recruiting for right now.
Front of house roles run from Waiter to Waiter Trainer and Operational Trainer. In the kitchen, the path goes from Pizzaiolo to Senior Pizzaiolo and Pizzaiolo Trainer. New pizza chefs learn the menu, ingredients and dough-making on the job, and apprenticeships are available.
Hospitality and retail need the same people. Great service, working fast under pressure and leading a shift are valued across restaurants, leisure and retail.
PizzaExpress advertises its own vacancies on its careers website, so we don't list them here. If you like the sound of working there, these are similar roles we're recruiting for right now.
A pizza chef. New starters learn the menu, ingredients and dough-making on the job, and can progress to Senior Pizzaiolo and Pizzaiolo Trainer.
Its careers site lists free pizza on every shift, 50% off when dining with friends and family, retail discounts, Wagestream wage advances, referral bonuses, a pension, life insurance and wellbeing support.
On Wardour Street in Soho, London, in 1965. Its Dean Street restaurant began hosting live jazz in 1969.
No. PizzaExpress advertises its own vacancies on its careers website. We recruit across hospitality and leisure as well as retail, including general manager and assistant manager roles.
