Artisan Pizza Chef: Wood-Fired Mastery & Team Excellence

Soho House & Co.; Manchester; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly Pay

Team meal

Soho Friends

50% Food Discount

Staff Rates

Health Plan

Dental Plan

Birthday Off

Staff Discount on Cowshed & Soho Home

Charity days

Counselling

Training programmes

Team events

Job summary

Soho House & Co. is seeking a Pizza Chef to lead the pizza station, from dough handling to baking and plating. You will use wood-fired, gas, or electric ovens and maintain quality with fresh, seasonal ingredients.

Strong timing, teamwork, and kitchen collaboration are essential for this fast-paced environment. The role requires up to 2 years' experience in a busy venue, reliability, and a passion for presentation.

Qualifications

• Experience handling dough and cooking at a high standard.
• Knowledge of dough handling and pizza ovens.
• Attention to hygiene and presentation.

Responsibilities

• Prepare pizza dough from scratch or portion pre-made dough to spec, allowing for correct proofing and consistency
• Assemble pizzas efficiently and consistently according to Soho House recipes and presentation standards
• Cook pizzas in a pizza oven (wood-fired or gas/electric) while managing multiple orders during service
• Ensure the pizza oven is preheated, cleaned, and properly maintained before and after service
• Monitor and replenish pizza station mise en place, including toppings, sauces, cheeses, herbs, and condiments
• Maintain excellent hygiene and organisation at the pizza station throughout service
• Work collaboratively with chefs, porters, and FOH teams to deliver seamless service and exceptional guest experiences
• Assist in the preparation of other dishes if required, and support team across kitchen sections as needed
• Follow food safety guidelines including temperature logs, labelling, and proper storage of ingredients
• Complete daily prep checklists and cleaning duties before and after shifts

Skills

Pizza making

Dough handling

Oven operation

Teamwork

Food hygiene

Time management

Communication

Education

Food Hygiene Certificate

Tools

Pizza ovens

Job description

Soho House & Co. is seeking a Pizza Chef to lead the pizza station, from dough handling to baking and plating. You will use wood-fired, gas, or electric ovens and maintain quality with fresh, seasonal ingredients.

Strong timing, teamwork, and kitchen collaboration are essential for this fast-paced environment. The role requires up to 2 years' experience in a busy venue, reliability, and a passion for presentation.