Master Italian Pizzaiolo — Wood-Fired Pizza Artisan

SIHAMCO; Dubai; On-site; AED 89,000 - 167,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary packages

Visa & Flights for non-citizens

Accommodation

Transportation Allowance

Career development

Job summary

SIHAMCO is seeking a skilled Pizza Chef (Italian Pizzaiolo style) to join our culinary team in a premium restaurant setting. You will handle the full pizza process—from dough to bake—using traditional methods and high-quality ingredients.

The role requires 2–3 years of professional pizza experience, strong hands-on dough and oven skills, and a passion for authentic Italian flavours. You will work in a fast-paced, multicultural kitchen and contribute to menu development.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2–3 years’ professional experience as a Pizza Chef, Pizzaiolo, or similar role.
• Proven Italian-style pizza experience in a professional restaurant or pizzeria.
• Strong knowledge of traditional Italian pizza-making techniques.
• Excellent understanding of dough hydration, fermentation, proofing, and temperature control.
• Strong hand-stretching and dough-handling skills.
• Experience working with professional pizza ovens.
• Knowledge of Neapolitan-style pizza is highly desirable.
• Knowledge of Italian ingredients and traditional flavour combinations.
• Strong understanding of food safety and HACCP standards.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook authentic Italian-style pizzas including Neapolitan, Roman, or regional styles.
• Mix and ferment fresh pizza dough daily using traditional methods.
• Operate and maintain wood-fired, gas, or stone ovens for optimal cooking.
• Slice, prepare, and store toppings, sauces, and cheeses.
• Monitor oven temperature and cooking times to ensure pizzas are cooked to specification.
• Ensure food quality, presentation, and portion control standards.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the pizza station and kitchen.
• Comply with food safety, hygiene, and sanitation standards.
• Collaborate with kitchen staff and management on menu development.

Skills

Pizza making

Dough handling

Neapolitan style

Traditional techniques

Quality control

Education

Culinary qualification or pizzaiolo training

Tools

Wood-fired ovens

Professional pizza ovens

Job description

SIHAMCO is seeking a skilled Pizza Chef (Italian Pizzaiolo style) to join our culinary team in a premium restaurant setting. You will handle the full pizza process—from dough to bake—using traditional methods and high-quality ingredients.

The role requires 2–3 years of professional pizza experience, strong hands-on dough and oven skills, and a passion for authentic Italian flavours. You will work in a fast-paced, multicultural kitchen and contribute to menu development.