Sous Chef - Pizza

AWJ; Abu Dhabi; On-site; AED 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extensive learning opportunities

Customized training programmes

Medical insurance

Annual leave

Community-focused culture

Job summary

AWJ is seeking a Senior Pizza Chef in Abu Dhabi. You will support the Head Chef in operations, lead the pizza team, and ensure high-quality pizza preparation. The ideal candidate has prior experience in pizza making and strong leadership skills.

Join us in a diverse environment focused on community with opportunities for growth, training, and annual leave as per company policy. Medical insurance is also provided.

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 expertise

Dough science knowledge

Leadership

Communication skills

Job description

Kitopi is the region’s leading creator and partner for magical food experiences, operating over 200 cloud kitchen locations across the Middle East with a proprietary Smart Kitchen Operating System.

Key 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.

Requirements

• 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.

Benefits

• Extensive learning opportunities with hard and soft skill training.
• Customized training programmes.
• International, diverse, and inclusive work environment.
• Community‑focused culture with regular team events.
• Annual leave as per company policy.
• Medical insurance covering all necessary services.
• Yearly get‑together for front‑line employees.

Kitopi is an equal‑opportunity employer.