Chef de Partie - Pizza Specialty

Hyatt Group; Dubai; On-site; AED 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality company located in Dubai is seeking a skilled Pizza Chef to prepare a variety of pizzas while supervising kitchen staff. The ideal candidate will have formal culinary training and at least 2 years of experience in pizza preparation within upscale hotel environments. This role emphasizes creativity in menu development and adherence to hygiene standards, making it ideal for those looking to grow in a dynamic culinary setting.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years in a professional kitchen, especially in pizza.
• Strong knowledge of modern pizza-making techniques.
• Essential food safety and hygiene certification.

Responsibilities

• Prepare a variety of pizzas ensuring high quality.
• Supervise commis chefs in the pizza section.
• Monitor cooking times and ingredient freshness.
• Collaborate to develop new pizza recipes.

Skills

Pizza preparation

Team management

Food safety knowledge

Hygiene certification

Education

Formal culinary education

Job description

"Hyatt is a place of learning – similar to a university. The company offers so many ways for me to learn and grow, both professionally and personally."

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook a wide variety of pizza in classic and gourmet style ensuring consistency and high quality in taste and presentation.


• Supervise and support the commis chefs in the pizza section, ensuring proper preparation, hygiene, and mise en place.


• Monitor oven temperatures, cooking times, and ingredient freshness to maintain food safety and quality standards.


• Collaborate with the Sous Chef to develop new pizza recipes and seasonal menu items.


• Check for all functions and special requirements, outlet preparation lists and change of brands.


• To check function list net weight requirements up to 96 hours in advance.


• To check on weekly function board and monthly function forecast.


• To inspect delivery for correct temperatures, quality and correct count (weight) etc.


• To follow strict packing and storage guidelines, rules and regulations established in Hotel’s policy on Fire, Hygiene, Health and Safety.


• To assist in carrying out quarterly, bi-yearly, yearly inventory of operating equipment.

Qualifications

• Formal culinary education or relevant professional training from a recognized institution.


• Minimum 2 years of professional kitchen experience, specifically in pizza preparation within upscale or 5-star hotel environments.


• Strong knowledge of traditional and modern pizza-making techniques, including dough fermentation, wood-fired baking, and ingredient pairing.


• Food safety and hygiene certification (e.g., HACCP or equivalent) is essential.


• Ability to work under pressure, manage a team, and maintain consistency in a high-volume, fine-dining kitchen setting.