Head Pizza Chef: Lead High-Volume Wood-Fired Pizzeria

Good Drinks Australia; Fremantle; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Leadership role in section

Fixed roster options

Staff discounts on merch, food & drink

Career growth opportunities

Close to public transport

Job summary

Gage Roads Freo is seeking an experienced Head Pizza Chef to lead our pizza section in a high-volume Fremantle venue. You will set dough standards, oversee the wood-fired oven, and manage stock, wastage, and costing while training and directing the pizza team.

You will work closely with the Head Chef on menu development and maintain a strong kitchen culture, ensuring consistency and quality during busy service.

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading a pizza section or kitchen in a high-volume venue.
• Expert hand-stretching and dough management skills, including fermentation and consistency at scale.
• Mastery of a wood-fired oven.
• Strong knowledge of food safety, hygiene and record-keeping.
• Experience with stock control, ordering and food cost management.
• The ability to lead, train and develop a team, and to hold standards during busy service.
• Calm under pressure, with a team-first attitude.

Responsibilities

• Run the pizza section end-to-end, including dough standards and product quality.
• Manage wood-fired oven operations and maintenance.
• Oversee stock, ordering and wastage to control costs.
• Keep the section clean, compliant and well-organised.
• Recruit, train and lead the pizza crew and maintain high service levels.
• Collaborate with Head Chef on menu development and costing.
• Foster a strong team culture across kitchen and front-of-house.
• Ensure consistent output during peak service periods.

Skills

Pizza kitchen leadership

Dough management & fermentation

Wood-fired oven mastery

Food safety & hygiene

Stock control & food cost

Team training & development

Calm under pressure

Job description

Gage Roads Freo is seeking an experienced Head Pizza Chef to lead our pizza section in a high-volume Fremantle venue. You will set dough standards, oversee the wood-fired oven, and manage stock, wastage, and costing while training and directing the pizza team.

You will work closely with the Head Chef on menu development and maintain a strong kitchen culture, ensuring consistency and quality during busy service.