Pizza Chef Bussola

Marriott Hotels Resorts; Dubai; On-site; AED 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality brand in Dubai is looking for a passionate Pizza Chef to join their team. The ideal candidate will have experience in artisanal pizza-making and a deep understanding of Italian cuisine. Responsibilities include managing kitchen operations, creating menu items, and ensuring exceptional customer service.

Qualifications

• 4 years experience in culinary, food and beverage or related area.
• 2 years experience with a 2-year degree in relevant fields.
• Proven experience in artisanal pizza-making.

Responsibilities

• Supervises specialty restaurant kitchen shift operations.
• Plans and manages food quantities and plating requirements.
• Assists in developing daily and seasonal menu items.

Skills

Artisanal pizza-making

Creativity and presentation

Knowledge of Italian ingredients

Culinary skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

2-year degree in Culinary Arts

Job description

Description

JOB SUMMARY

Bussola Dubai is looking for a passionate and skilled Pizza Chef to join our team and deliver the Love at First Slice experience through handcrafted pizzas made with the finest imported Italian flour sun‑kissed tomatoes velvety cheese and thoughtfully sourced toppings. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in artisanal pizza‑making, a deep understanding of Italian ingredients and dough techniques, and a flair for creativity and presentation. If you’re ready to turn every slice into a flavorful masterpiece and be part of one of Dubai’s most beloved culinary destinations we’d love to hear from you.

CANDIDATE PROFILE

Education and Experience

High school diploma or GED; 4 years experience in the culinary, food and beverage or related professional area.

OR

2-year degree from an accredited university in Culinary Arts, Hotel and Restaurant Management or related major; 2 years experience in the culinary, food and beverage or related professional area.

CORE WORK ACTIVITIES

Setting and Ensuring Culinary Standards and Responsibilities are Met for Specialty Restaurant

Develops designs or creates new application ideas, relationships, systems or products including artistic contributions for specialty restaurant.

Supervises specialty restaurant kitchen shift operations and ensures compliance with all Food & Beverage policies, standards and procedures.

Maintains food preparation handling and correct storage standards.

Recognizes superior quality product, presentation and flavor.

Plans and manages food quantities and plating requirements for the specialty restaurant.

Communications production needs to key personnel.

Assists in developing daily and seasonal menu items for the specialty restaurant.

Ensures compliance with all applicable laws and regulations.

Follows proper handling and right temperature of all food products.

Estimates daily specialty restaurant production needs.

Prepares and cooks foods of all types either on a regular basis or for special guests or functions.

Checks the quality of raw and cooked food products to ensure that standards are met.

Determines how food should be presented and creates decorative food displays.

Leading Kitchen Team

Supervises and coordinates activities of cooks and workers engaged in food preparation.

Utilizes interpersonal and communication skills to lead, influence and encourage others; advocates sound financial/business decision making; demonstrates honesty/integrity; leads by example.

Leads shift teams while personally preparing food items and executing requests based on required specifications.

Supervises and manages specialty restaurant kitchen employees, managing all day‑to‑day operations and understanding employee positions well enough to perform duties in employees’ absence.

Encourages and builds mutual trust, respect and cooperation among team members.

Serving as a role model to demonstrate appropriate behaviors.

Ensuring and maintaining the productivity level of employees.

Ensures employees are cross‑trained to support successful daily operations.

Ensures employees understand expectations and parameters.

Establishes and maintains open collaborative relationships with employees and ensures employees do the same within the team.

Establishing and Maintaining Specialty Restaurant Kitchen Goals

Sets and supports achievement of kitchen goals including performance, budget, team goals, etc.

Developing specific guidance and plans to prioritize, organize and accomplish daily kitchen operations work.

Understands the impact of kitchen operation on the overall property financial goals and objectives and manages to achieve or exceed budgeted goals.

Effectively investigates reports and follows up on employee accidents.

Knows and implements company safety standards.

Ensuring Exceptional Customer Service

Provides services that are above and beyond for customer satisfaction and retention.

Manages day‑to‑day operations ensuring the quality standards and meeting the expectations of the customers on a daily basis.

Improves service by communicating and assisting individuals to understand guest needs, providing guidance, feedback and individual coaching when needed.

Sets a positive example for guest relations.

Emphasizes guest satisfaction during all departmental meetings and focuses on continuous improvement.

Empowers employees to provide excellent customer service.

Handles guest problems and complaints.

Interacts with guests to obtain feedback on product quality and service levels.

Managing and Conducting Human Resource Activities

Identifies the developmental needs of others and coaches, mentors or otherwise helps others to improve their knowledge or skills.

Participates in training specialty restaurant staff on menu items including ingredients, preparation methods and unique tastes.

Manages employee progressive discipline procedures.

Participates in the employee performance appraisal process providing feedback as needed.

Uses all available on‑the‑job training tools for employees.

Assists as needed in the interviewing and hiring of employee team members with appropriate skills.

Additional Responsibilities

Provides information to supervisors, co‑workers and subordinates by telephone, in written form, e‑mail or in person.

Analyzes information and evaluates results to choose the best solution and solve problems.

Attends and participates in all pertinent meetings.

At Marriott International we are dedicated to being an equal opportunity employer welcoming all and providing access to opportunity. We actively foster an environment where the unique backgrounds of our associates are valued and greatest strength lies in the rich blend of culture, talent and experiences of our associates. We are committed to non‑discrimination on any protected basis including disability, veteran status or other basis protected by applicable law.