Pizza Chef (Wood Fired Oven)

SOUMAH of Yarra Valley; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Ongoing training and development

Wine discounts

Day shifts with some evenings

Beautiful Yarra Valley location

Job summary

SOUMAH of Yarra Valley in Gruyere, VIC, is seeking an experienced Pizza Chef to join our team. You will craft delicious artisanal pizzas in a wood-fired oven and contribute to a memorable dining experience for guests in a stunning venue.

We value high-quality food and customer service, with a focus on teamwork and weekend availability. Join our family-owned winery/restaurant and enjoy a collaborative work environment and opportunities for training and development.

Qualifications

• Several years of experience as a Pizza Chef, preferably in a high-quality restaurant.
• Proven expertise in using a wood-fired pizza oven to produce consistently excellent results.
• Strong attention to detail and a passion for creating delicious, authentic pizzas.
• Excellent customer service skills and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• A team player attitude, a willingness to assist with other kitchen duties as required and the ability to work weekends.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and cooking pizza dough, sauces, and toppings to the highest standards.
• Expertly operating the wood-fired pizza oven to achieve the perfect crisp base and toppings as well as other dishes.
• Providing exceptional customer service and ensuring a positive dining experience for all guests and a great relationship with the service team.
• Adhering to all food safety and hygiene regulations.
• Assisting with kitchen operations as needed.

Skills

Pizza chef

Wood-fired oven

Customer service

Team player

Weekend work

Job description

SOUMAH of Yarra Valley are seeking an experienced Pizza Chef to join their team in Gruyere, VIC 3770. This full-time role will see you working with a wood-fired oven to create delicious, artisanal pizzas and other dishes for our guests in our stunning, popular venue.

What you'll be doing

Preparing and cooking pizza dough, sauces, and toppings to the highest standards.

Expertly operating the wood-fired pizza oven to achieve the perfect crisp base and toppings as well as other dishes.

Providing exceptional customer service and ensuring a positive dining experience for all guests and a great relationship with the service team.

Adhering to all food safety and hygiene regulations.

Assisting with kitchen operations as needed.

What we're looking for

Several years of experience as a Pizza Chef, preferably in a high-quality restaurant.

Proven expertise in using a wood-fired pizza oven to produce consistently excellent results.

Strong attention to detail and a passion for creating delicious, authentic pizzas.

Excellent customer service skills and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

A team player attitude, a willingness to assist with other kitchen duties as required and the ability to work weekends.

What we offer

At SOUMAH of Yarra Valley, we pride ourselves on providing our employees with a supportive, collaborative work environment and a range of competitive benefits, including:

• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Discounts on our award-winning wines
• Mostly day shifts, with some evening work on Friday and Saturday nights from November to February.
• A friendly, close-knit team and a beautiful, scenic working location in the heart of the Yarra Valley

We require someone that lives within a 40-minute drive of SOUMAH, ideally someone that lives in the Yarra Valley or the outer eastern suburbs of Melbourne.

About us

SOUMAH of Yarra Valley is a family-owned winery and restaurant located in the picturesque Yarra Valley region of Victoria. We are dedicated to producing exceptional cool-climate wines and providing our guests with a memorable dining experience. Our mission is to share our passion for the Yarra Valley with the world, and we are looking for like‑minded individuals to join our team.