Pizza Chef - Italian Pizzaiolo

We are seeking a skilled and passionate Pizza Chef (Italian Pizzaiolo Style) to join our culinary team. The ideal candidate will have proven experience preparing authentic, high-quality Italian-style pizzas and a strong understanding of traditional pizza-making techniques. The Pizza Chef will be responsible for the complete pizza-making process, including dough preparation, fermentation, hand stretching, topping, baking, and finishing . The successful candidate will have excellent technical skills, strong attention to detail, and the ability to consistently produce exceptional pizzas in a fast-paced, premium restaurant environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare and cook authentic Italian-style pizzas , including Neapolitan, Roman, or other regional styles

• Mix and ferment fresh pizza dough daily using traditional methods

• Operate and maintain wood-fired , gas , or stone ovens for optimal pizza cooking

• Slice, prepare, and store fresh pizza toppings, sauces, and cheeses

• Monitor oven temperature and cooking times to ensure pizzas are cooked evenly and to specification

• Ensure food quality, presentation, and portion control standards are consistently met

• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the pizza station and kitchen area

• Comply with food safety, hygiene, and sanitation standards

• Collaborate with kitchen staff and management to refine recipes and contribute to menu development

• Minimum 2 3 years' professional experience as a Pizza Chef, Pizzaiolo, or similar role.

• Proven experience preparing Italian-style pizza in a professional restaurant or pizzeria.

• Strong knowledge of traditional Italian pizza-making techniques.

• Excellent understanding of dough hydration, fermentation, proofing, and temperature control .

• Strong hand-stretching and dough-handling skills.

• Experience working with professional pizza ovens.

• Knowledge of Neapolitan-style pizza is highly desirable.

• Knowledge of Italian ingredients and traditional flavour combinations.

• Strong understanding of food safety and HACCP standards.

• Ability to maintain consistency and quality during high-volume service.

• Strong organisational and time-management skills.

• Excellent attention to detail.

• Ability to work effectively as part of a multicultural kitchen team.

• Professional appearance, positive attitude, and strong work ethic.

• Culinary qualification or formal pizzaiolo training is an advantage.