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Head Pizza Chef – Italian Hand-Stretched Pizza | Full-Time Position

We are seeking an experienced Head Pizza Chef to lead our pizza section in a fast-paced, high-volume Italian venue.

If you are passionate about authentic Italian pizza, thrive under pressure, and have experience working with hand-stretched dough, we want to hear from you.

About the Role:
You will be responsible for overseeing the pizza kitchen, ensuring consistency, quality, speed of service, and maintaining high kitchen standards during busy service periods.

Key Responsibilities:
• Preparing and stretching authentic Italian pizza dough by hand
• Managing high-volume pizza service in a busy environment
• Monitoring dough fermentation, preparation, and quality control
• Maintaining consistency in presentation, flavour, and cooking standards
• Managing pizza section operations and workflow during service
• Training and mentoring junior kitchen staff
• Stock control and minimising waste
• Ensuring food safety, cleanliness, and kitchen compliance standards are maintained

About You:
• Proven experience as a Pizza Chef in a busy Italian restaurant or pizzeria
• Strong experience with traditional hand-stretched pizza dough and dough fermentation techniques
• Ability to work efficiently under pressure in a fast-paced venue
• Passion for Italian food and quality ingredients
• Team player with leadership experience preferred
• Reliable, organised, and able to manage service expectations