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 and for additional inquiries, please email: [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.

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.