Lead Pizza Chef — Train & Craft Neapolitan Pies

AWJ; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Annual leave

Training opportunities

Diversity & inclusion

Job summary

Kitopi is seeking a Senior Pizza Chef to support daily kitchen operations in our UAE kitchen. You will lead and train the pizza team, ensuring consistency and quality while preparing, shaping, and cooking artisanal pizzas using proper techniques.

The role requires strong knowledge of dough science, fermentation, and baking, with leadership and clear communication to thrive in a fast-paced setting. Join a diverse, international team with opportunities for growth and training.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in pizza making (Neapolitan, Roman, or artisanal styles).
• Previous experience as a Senior Pizza Chef or Sous Chef.
• Strong understanding of dough science, fermentation, and baking.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Solid leadership and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Support the Head Chef in daily kitchen operations.
• Lead and train the pizza team to ensure consistency and quality.
• Prepare, shape, and cook high-quality pizzas using proper techniques.
• Oversee dough preparation, fermentation, and ingredient management.
• Maintain cleanliness, hygiene, and food safety standards.
• Manage stock levels, ordering, and portion control.
• Assist with menu updates and new pizza recipe development.

Skills

Pizza making

Leadership

Fast-paced work

Job description

Kitopi is seeking a Senior Pizza Chef to support daily kitchen operations in our UAE kitchen. You will lead and train the pizza team, ensuring consistency and quality while preparing, shaping, and cooking artisanal pizzas using proper techniques.

The role requires strong knowledge of dough science, fermentation, and baking, with leadership and clear communication to thrive in a fast-paced setting. Join a diverse, international team with opportunities for growth and training.