Full-Time Pizza Chef - Crossroads Hotel

The Glen Hotel Pty; Sydney; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full-time position

Competitive pay (Hospitality Industry)

Growth within hospitality group

Job summary

Crossroads Hotel in Sydney is seeking an experienced Pizza Chef for a full-time role. You will prepare and cook pizzas to a high standard, manage the pizza section during peak service, and maintain stock levels for ingredients.

The role requires teamwork and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years experience as a pizza chef or similar high-volume kitchen role.
• Must hold at least a Cert III Commercial Cookery Certificate.
• Strong knowledge of dough preparation, fermentation and pizza cooking techniques.
• A genuine passion for quality food and consistency.
• Ability to work well as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Flexibility to work a rotating roster, including days, nights, weekends and public holidays.
• Current Food Safety Supervisor certificate (or willingness to obtain).

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook pizzas to a consistent, high standard using our venue's recipes and techniques.
• Manage the pizza section during busy service periods, working efficiently under pressure.
• Maintain stock levels, ordering and rotation for pizza ingredients.
• Uphold food safety, hygiene and cleanliness standards at all times.
• Work collaboratively with the broader kitchen team and support other sections when needed.
• Contribute ideas for specials and menu improvements.

Skills

Pizza dough

High-volume kitchen

Food safety

Teamwork

Rotating roster

Education

Cert III Commercial Cookery Certificate

Job description

Crossroads Hotel is looking for an experienced Pizza Chef to join our kitchen team on a full-time basis. If you take pride in your craft, have experience with hand stretched Pizza Dough and want to work in a busy, well-established venue with a loyal local following, we'd love to hear from you.

About the role

• Prepare and cook pizzas to a consistent, high standard using our venue's recipes and techniques
• Manage the pizza section during busy service periods, working efficiently under pressure
• Maintain stock levels, ordering and rotation for pizza ingredients
• Uphold food safety, hygiene and cleanliness standards at all times
• Work collaboratively with the broader kitchen team and support other sections when needed
• Contribute ideas for specials and menu improvements

About you

• Minimum 5 years previous experience as a pizza chef or in a similar high-volume kitchen role
• Must hold at least a Cert III Commercial Cookery Certificate
• Strong knowledge of dough preparation, fermentation and pizza cooking techniques
• A genuine passion for quality food and consistency
• Ability to work well as part of a team in a fast-paced environment
• Flexibility to work a rotating roster, including days, nights, weekends and public holidays
• Current Food Safety Supervisor certificate (or willingness to obtain)

What's on offer

• Full-time position with a supportive, experienced kitchen team
• Competitive pay in line with the Hospitality Industry Award
• A busy venue with consistent volume and job security
• Opportunities for growth within a well-established hospitality group

Screening Questions

• Do you hold all of the required certifications for this role (Food Safety Supervisor, Certificate III/IV Commercial Cookery, First Aid)?
• Do you have the legal right to work in Australia?
• Are you looking for Sponsorship and on a Visa? If yes - Please confirm what visa you are currently on and when it will expire?
• How many years of experience do you have working with hand-stretched pizza dough specifically?
• Are you available to work weekends on a rotating roster?
• What are your salary expectations?
• Do you have any criminal convictions, charges pending, or have you ever been arrested or summoned to appear in court for an offence?
• If you answered Yes to the above question, please provide more information?
• Where did you see this opportunity advertised?