Sous Chef – Pizza Specialty (Only Italian Nationality)

Department: Kitchen Location: Qatar - Doha Description The Sous Chef (Pizza Specialty) is responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the pizza section within a new, premium outlet. This role requires an expert in authentic Italian pizza crafting, responsible for maintaining impeccable quality, managing inventory, and training junior kitchen staff while adhering to world-class food safety standards. Key Responsibilities • Culinary Excellence: Lead the daily preparation and execution of all pizza menu items, ensuring absolute authenticity, consistent quality, and perfect presentation. • Dough Management: Oversee all dough preparation, including recipe scaling, yeast management, hydration ratios, and fermentation schedules. • Station Leadership: Manage the pizza section during peak service hours, ensuring fast ticket times without compromising luxury dining standards. • Kitchen Operations: Assist the Executive Chef with menu development, ingredient sourcing, and cost-control measures for the pizza section. • Training & Development: Mentor and train the Kitchen team on authentic Italian techniques, oven temperature management, and ingredient handling. • Hygiene & Safety: Maintain strict adherence to HACCP guidelines, local health regulations, and internal sanitation standards. Skills, Knowledge and Expertise • Mandatory: Italian Nationality. • Minimum of 3–5 years of specialized experience as a Pizza Chef or Sous Chef in a premium hospitality environment. • Expert knowledge of various regional Italian pizza styles and premium imported ingredients. • Strong communication skills and the ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced luxury kitchen. • Flexibility to work shifts, weekends, and public holidays as required by operations.

Mandatory: Italian Nationality. Minimum of 3–5 years of specialized experience as a Pizza Chef or Sous Chef in a premium hospitality environment. Expert knowledge of various regional Italian pizza styles and premium imported ingredients. Strong communication skills and the ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced luxury kitchen. Flexibility to work shifts, weekends, and public holidays as required by operations.

Lead the daily preparation and execution of all pizza menu items, ensuring authenticity, consistent quality, and perfect presentation. Oversee all dough preparation, including recipe scaling, yeast management, hydration ratios, and fermentation schedules. Manage the pizza section during peak service hours, ensuring fast ticket times without compromising luxury dining standards. Assist the Executive Chef with menu development, ingredient sourcing, and cost-control measures for the pizza section. Mentor and train the Kitchen team on authentic Italian techniques, oven temperature management, and ingredient handling. Maintain strict adherence to HACCP guidelines, local health regulations, and internal sanitation standards.