Pizza Chef

Job Description – Pizza Chef Position: Pizza Chef Department: Food & Beverage / Kitchen Operations Location: Qatar Reporting To: Head Chef / Executive Chef Job Summary We are looking for an experienced and skilled Pizza Chef responsible for preparing, baking, and presenting high-quality pizzas while maintaining consistency in taste, quality, and presentation. The ideal candidate should have hands-on experience in pizza preparation, dough making, oven operations, and knowledge of Italian-style and international pizza varieties. Key Responsibilities • Prepare fresh pizza dough, sauces, and toppings from scratch. • Prepare and cook different varieties of pizzas, including traditional Italian, Neapolitan, thin-crust, and pan pizzas. • Operate and maintain pizza ovens, including wood-fired, electric, and gas ovens. • Ensure proper dough fermentation, stretching, shaping, and portioning. • Prepare and maintain ingredients, toppings, cheese, vegetables, and meats. • Follow standardized recipes and ensure consistency in taste and presentation. • Maintain food quality, freshness, and appropriate storage conditions. • Ensure compliance with food safety, hygiene, and HACCP standards. • Monitor stock levels and coordinate with the kitchen team for ingredient replenishment. • Maintain cleanliness and organization of the pizza preparation station. • Minimize food wastage and ensure effective kitchen operations. • Coordinate with other kitchen staff to ensure timely order preparation and service. Qualifications & Experience • Minimum 2–5 years of experience as a Pizza Chef or Pizza Maker. • Proven experience in dough preparation, fermentation, and pizza baking techniques. • Good knowledge of different pizza styles, recipes, and ingredients. • Experience operating commercial pizza ovens. • Knowledge of food safety, hygiene, and kitchen sanitation standards. • Ability to work independently and under pressure in a fast-paced kitchen. • Good communication and teamwork skills. Preferred Skills • Expertise in authentic Italian pizza preparation. • Experience with wood-fired pizza ovens. • Knowledge of pizza dough hydration, proofing, and fermentation. • Ability to develop new pizza recipes and toppings. • Strong attention to detail and presentation. Key Competencies • Technical cooking skills • Time management • Creativity and innovation • Food quality control • Teamwork and communication • Hygiene and safety awareness

Minimum 2–5 years of experience as a Pizza Chef or Pizza Maker. Proven experience in dough preparation, fermentation, and pizza baking techniques. Good knowledge of different pizza styles, recipes, and ingredients. Experience operating commercial pizza ovens. Knowledge of food safety, hygiene, and kitchen sanitation standards. Ability to work independently and under pressure in a fast-paced kitchen. Good communication and teamwork skills.

Prepare fresh pizza dough, sauces, and toppings from scratch. Prepare and cook different varieties of pizzas, including traditional Italian, Neapolitan, thin-crust, and pan pizzas. Operate and maintain pizza ovens, including wood-fired, electric, and gas ovens. Ensure proper dough fermentation, stretching, shaping, and portioning. Prepare and maintain ingredients, toppings, cheese, vegetables, and meats. Follow standardized recipes and ensure consistency in taste and presentation. Maintain food quality, freshness, and appropriate storage conditions. Ensure compliance with food safety, hygiene, and HACCP standards. Monitor stock levels and coordinate with the kitchen team for ingredient replenishment. Maintain cleanliness and organization of the pizza preparation station. Minimize food wastage and ensure effective kitchen operations. Coordinate with other kitchen staff to ensure timely order preparation and service.