Pizza Sous Chef — Lead Artisanal Pies & Dough Craft

AWJ Investments; Dubai; On-site; AED 67,000 - 134,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extensive learning opportunities

Customized training

International, diverse environment

Annual leave per policy

Medical Insurance

Team gatherings

Job summary

Kitopi is seeking a Senior Pizza Chef to support daily kitchen operations and lead the pizza team toward consistent, high-quality pizza production. You will oversee dough fermentation, manage ingredients, and ensure top hygiene standards in a fast-paced setting.

The role emphasizes leadership, training, and collaboration with the Head Chef, with opportunities to contribute to menu updates and new recipe development in a diverse, international environment.

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

Communication

Job description

Kitopi is seeking a Senior Pizza Chef to support daily kitchen operations and lead the pizza team toward consistent, high-quality pizza production. You will oversee dough fermentation, manage ingredients, and ensure top hygiene standards in a fast-paced setting.

The role emphasizes leadership, training, and collaboration with the Head Chef, with opportunities to contribute to menu updates and new recipe development in a diverse, international environment.