Pizza Chef

Harbour Hospitality & Lifestyle; Sydney; On-site; AUD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Harbour Hospitality & Lifestyle in Sydney is seeking a skilled Pizza Chef to join our Redfern kitchen. The role focuses on Neapolitan dough and high-quality Italian cuisine, ensuring every pizza meets our standards.

You will manage kitchen operations, supervise staff, and collaborate with management to innovate the menu, while maintaining cleanliness and food safety in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Pizza Chef in hospitality.
• Strong knowledge of Neapolitan dough and Italian cuisine.
• Experience in a supervisory role leading a team.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and multitask.
• Food safety certification and knowledge of health regulations.

Responsibilities

• Manage kitchen operations, including Neapolitan dough preparation and food safety.
• Oversee inventory control and stock management.
• Supervise and train kitchen staff to maintain high standards.
• Collaborate with management on new pizza recipes and menu items.
• Maintain cleanliness and organisation of the kitchen and workstations.
• Monitor food quality and portion control to ensure consistency.

Skills

Pizza making

Team leadership

Communication

Organization

Food safety knowledge

Education

Food safety certification

Job description

Description

Summary:

We are seeking a skilled Pizza Chef to join our vibrant team in Redfern. The ideal candidate will have a passion for creating high-quality pizzas and a strong understanding of Italian cuisine. The dough will be in a Neapolitan style. This permanent, full-time role is essential for maintaining our reputation for excellence in the hospitality and catering industry, ensuring that every dish meets our high standards of taste and presentation.

Responsibilities:

• Manage kitchen operations, including Neapolitan dough preparation, inventory control, and food safety compliance.
• Manage kitchen operations, including inventory control and food safety compliance.
• Supervise and train kitchen staff to ensure high standards of food preparation and presentation.
• Collaborate with the management team to develop new pizza recipes and menu items.
• Maintain cleanliness and organisation of the kitchen and workstations.
• Monitor food quality and portion control to ensure consistency and customer satisfaction.

Qualifications:

• Proven experience as a Pizza Chef or in a similar role within the hospitality industry.
• Strong knowledge of pizza-making techniques and Italian cuisine, especially with Neapolitan dough.
• Experience in a supervisory role, with the ability to lead and motivate a team.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple tasks effectively.
• Food safety certification and knowledge of health regulations.

We are an equal opportunity employer committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, ages, identities, and abilities. However, we are unable to offer sponsorship opportunities at this stage. Applicants must have valid working rights in Australia.