Sous Chef - Pizza

Kitopi; Dubai; On-site; AED 134,000 - 234,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave

Medical insurance

Job summary

Kitopi is seeking an experienced Sous Chef - Pizza to lead our pizza operations within a fast-paced, international kitchen. You will supervise the pizza team, ensure high-quality dough handling, and maintain strict hygiene standards to deliver exceptional pizzas.

You will oversee dough fermentation, ingredient management, and inventory while assisting with menu updates and new recipe development. This role offers growth in a diverse, inclusive environment at Kitopi.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in pizza making (Neapolitan, Roman, or artisanal).
• Senior Pizza Chef or Sous Chef experience preferred.
• Strong understanding of dough fermentation and baking processes.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with strong leadership.

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

Dough science

Leadership

Job description

Kitopi is the region's leading creator and partner for magical food experiences. With a purpose to satisfy the world’s appetite to create joy, Kitopi operates a portfolio of both invested and franchised F&B brands, serving as enablers in the industry by helping brands grow and scale in both the delivery and dine-in spaces. Launched in Dubai, UAE, in January 2018, Kitopi has grown to become one of the greatest success stories in the food tech space. Kitopi’s kitchens are powered by its proprietary Smart Kitchen Operating System (SKOS) - an in-house suite of applications that optimizes cloud kitchen operations in real time. With over 6,000 employees, Kitopi currently operates 200+ locations across the UAE, KSA, Kuwait, Bahrain, and Qatar.

We are seeking an experienced and motivated Sous Chef - Pizza to support our kitchen leadership team. The ideal candidate will have strong expertise in pizza operations, dough management, and team supervision, ensuring consistent quality and smooth day-to-day kitchen operations.

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
• Extensive learning opportunities with hard and soft skill training to help you improve and challenge yourself.
• Be involved in customized trainings.
• Have the chance to work in an international, diverse, and inclusive environment.
• Become part of one of the most caring communities out there.
• Annual leave as per the company policy.
• Medical Insurance covering all necessary services.

Passion for quality and customer service

So, what does it really mean to work at Kitopi? We are constantly striving to make Kitopi the best place to work, by empowering you to be the best version of yourself every day. Our company values act as our guiding principles to help ensure that everyone feels safe, included, and like they truly belong. Kitopi is an equal-opportunity employer. While we currently operate in multiple countries, we are over 70 different nationalities of talented Kitopians. Whether you are a seasoned professional, a recent graduate, or someone looking to return to the workforce after a break, we encourage you to apply. We celebrate rich diverse backgrounds, lifestyles, and cultures and have a 0-tolerance policy towards racism, bigotry, and hate. Please apply if you see a position that makes your heart skip a beat and help us build a company that we are all proud to work for. Customer-obsessed and tech-enabled, at Kitopi, we are a team of passionate humans who are on a mission together to satisfy the world’s appetite and create joy