Pizza Chef | Prince of Wales

Australian Venue Co.; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff discounts

Learning & development programs

Progression opportunities

P&L exposure

Job summary

Australian Venue Co. in Melbourne is seeking a hands-on Wood-Fired Pizza Chef / Chef de Partie with solid experience operating a wood-fired oven. You will craft high-quality pizzas, handle dough, and manage your section during busy services.

We offer a clear path to leadership as a Junior Sous Chef, with opportunities to develop P&L understanding, cost control, and budgets. Join a team at one of Melbourne's iconic hospitality venues and grow your skills through learning and progression.

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.
• Attention to detail and passion for quality food.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook high-quality pizzas using a wood-fired oven.
• Manage dough preparation, fermentation, stretching, and topping.
• 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

Pizza oven skills

Pizza dough handling

Team player

Job description

Love pizza? Ready to level up? This could be the role that changes your career.

Imagine working near the beach, in a freshly renovated hotel, with a great team, a quality kitchen, and the opportunity to build something special.

We’re looking for a talented, 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.

Someone who takes pride in their craft, brings energy to the kitchen, and wants to develop into a future leader.

More than making great pizza

Of course, you’ll be making outstanding wood-fired pizzas, nailing dough preparation, managing your section, and delivering consistent quality during busy service.

But here’s where this role is different: we want to help you become 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 most iconic hospitality venues.

Key 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 and Experience:

• 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

What We Offer:

• Learn to read and understand a P&L, manage food costs and work within budgets
• Staff benefits and discounts across an established hospitality portfolio
• Learning & development programs to enhance your skills
• Opportunities for innovation & progression

If you are passionate about pizza and have the skills to deliver exceptional wood-fired pizzas, we would love to hear from you.