Beachside Wood-Fired Pizza Chef: Path to Sous Chef

Open Door Pub Co. Pty Ltd; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Open Door Pub Co. Pty Ltd in Melbourne is seeking a hands-on Wood-Fired Pizza Chef / Chef de Partie who knows their way around a pizza oven and is ready for more than just service.

You’ll craft outstanding wood‑fired pizzas, nail dough preparation, manage your section, and deliver consistent quality during busy service as you grow into a Junior Sous Chef. Work alongside Grant Smillie and the Marmont Executive Chef from We Are Your Friends to shape the future of one of Melbourne’s iconic

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a pizza chef and operating a wood-fired pizza oven.
• Ability to work efficiently under pressure in a fast-paced kitchen.
• Excellent attention to detail and a passion for quality food.
• Reliable, organised, and a strong team player.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook high-quality pizzas using a wood-fired oven.
• Manage dough preparation, fermentation, stretching, and topping (BIGA and hand stretching pizzas).
• Maintain consistency in food quality, presentation, and portion control.
• Monitor stock levels and assist with ordering and food preparation.
• Follow food safety standards and kitchen procedures.
• Work collaboratively with the head chef and kitchen team.

Skills

Wood-fired pizza oven

Team player

Attention to detail

Thrives under pressure

Job description

Open Door Pub Co. Pty Ltd in Melbourne is seeking a hands-on Wood-Fired Pizza Chef / Chef de Partie who knows their way around a pizza oven and is ready for more than just service.

You’ll craft outstanding wood‑fired pizzas, nail dough preparation, manage your section, and deliver consistent quality during busy service as you grow into a Junior Sous Chef. Work alongside Grant Smillie and the Marmont Executive Chef from We Are Your Friends to shape the future of one of Melbourne’s iconic