Pizza Chef

We are hiring an experienced Pizza Chef to join the pre-opening team of a new Italian restaurant in Expo Village, Dubai. We are looking for someone with strong hands-on experience in pizza preparation who takes pride in consistency, quality, and proper technique. Responsibilities: -Prepare and handle pizza dough according to recipes and standards -Portion, shape, and hand-stretch thin-crust pizzas -Prepare and organize pizza station mise en place -Top and finish pizzas consistently according to recipes -Operate a commercial deck oven and manage baking temperatures and timing - Maintain consistency in dough, portioning, cooking, and presentation -Keep the pizza station clean, organized, and properly stocked -Follow food safety, hygiene, and kitchen procedures -Work efficiently and communicate well with the kitchen team during service -Participate in pre-opening training, recipe testing, and kitchen setup Requirements: -Previous professional experience as a Pizza Chef, Pizzaiolo, or in a similar pizza-focused role -Strong knowledge of pizza dough preparation and handling -Experience hand-stretching thin-crust pizza -Experience using commercial pizza ovens; deck oven experience is preferred -Ability to follow recipes and maintain consistent standards -Reliable, punctual, organized, and able to work efficiently during busy service -Experience in an Italian restaurant or Italian kitchen is required A practical pizza-making assessment will be part of the selection process. Location: Expo Village, Dubai, UAE Employment Type: Full-time Status: Pre-opening To apply, please submit your CV through LinkedIn. For additional inquiries: [email protected] Show more Show less

Previous professional experience as a Pizza Chef, Pizzaiolo, or in a similar pizza-focused role. Strong knowledge of pizza dough preparation and handling. Experience hand-stretching thin-crust pizza. Experience using commercial pizza ovens; deck oven experience is preferred. Ability to follow recipes and maintain consistent standards. Reliable, punctual, organized, and able to work efficiently during busy service. Experience in an Italian restaurant or Italian kitchen is required. A practical pizza-making assessment will be part of the selection process.

Prepare and handle pizza dough according to recipes and standards. Portion, shape, and hand-stretch thin-crust pizzas. Prepare and organize pizza station mise en place. Top and finish pizzas consistently according to recipes. Operate a commercial deck oven and manage baking temperatures and timing. Maintain consistency in dough, portioning, cooking, and presentation. Keep the pizza station clean, organized, and properly stocked. Follow food safety, hygiene, and kitchen procedures. Work efficiently and communicate well with the kitchen team during service. Participate in pre-opening training, recipe testing, and kitchen setup.