CE-Dough

CE-Dough

Now Hiring: Chief Executive of Dough (CE-Dough)

• Location: Flexible/Hybrid (our kitchens, your sofa!)
• Contract: Part-time, fixed term
• Salary: Pizza. Lots of pizza. And bragging rights.

About the Role:

Do you dream in Dough Balls? Have strong opinions about pepperoni placement on pizza? Then this might just be the role for you.

PizzaExpress is on the hunt for our very first Chief Executive of Dough (CE-Dough) – a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for one lucky pizza fan to literally eat pizza for their job.

As our CE-Dough, you’ll play a vital (and delicious) role in shaping the future of PizzaExpress’ supermarket range. From taste-testing products before they hit the shelves, to sharing your thoughts on brand-new recipes with our chefs, your feedback could help influence what goes into kitchens across the nation.

Oh, and did we mention? You’ll get a whole lot of free pizza from our supermarket range.

What You’ll Do:

• Taste-test brand-new PizzaExpress supermarket products before launch
• Attend exclusive behind-the-scenes product development sessions with our food innovation team
• Share your expert (and honest!) feedback on flavours, toppings and dough density
• Be the go-to taste-tester for the brand and wear the title with pride!

What We’re Looking For:

• A true pizza enthusiast
• Strong opinions on crust thickness, topping combos and the perfect hand-stretched base
• A confident communicator who can share their thoughts in a fun, engaging way
• Must love Dough Balls

(No actual prior CE-Dough experience required. Just bring your taste buds!)

Perks of the Job:

• Free PizzaExpress products (supermarket & restaurants)
• Exclusive invites to development & tasting sessions
• The unique bragging right of being PizzaExpress’ first-ever CE-Dough

How to Apply:

To throw your chef’s hat into the ring, simply:

1. Pick-up our new PizzaExpress supermarket Specials range (available at Sainsbury’s from 24th September)

2. Film yourself reviewing one of the products – show us your personality and passion!

3. DM your video review to PizzaExpress via Instagram (@pizzaexpress)

Applications close Wednesday 1st October 2025. The winner will be announced shortly after and contacted via DM.

Please note, The CE-Dough role is honorary and symbolic. While the winner may be invited to participate in product tastings, provide feedback, and attend promotional events, the role does not constitute formal employment with PizzaExpress.

https://www.pizzaexpress.com/terms-and-conditions/ce-dough