Pizza Chef

Balfour Hospitality; Goudhurst; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

TRONC included

Job summary

The Winemaker’s Pub in Goudhurst, part of Balfour Winery, is seeking a skilled, hands-on Pizza Chef to deliver consistently great food in a busy pub kitchen. You’ll work with fresh ingredients, manage dough prep, and collaborate with the Head Chef to maintain high standards in a relaxed, wine-forward setting.

We offer flexible hours to suit work/life balance and the chance to be part of a growing English wine-and-pood culture. On-site dining and overnight stays are available in boutique rooms.

Qualifications

• Experience making pizzas in a professional kitchen with oven expertise.
• Solid knowledge of dough, temperatures and cooking times.
• Calm, organised under busy service and a positive team player.

Responsibilities

• Preparing, stretching, and cooking high-quality pizzas to order.
• Managing dough prep, toppings, and mise en place.
• Maintaining excellent food hygiene and kitchen cleanliness.
• Working closely with Head Chef and wider kitchen team.
• Assisting with general kitchen duties during busy periods.
• Ensuring consistency, speed, and quality during service.

Skills

Pizza making

Stovetop & oven mastery

Food hygiene

Teamwork

Education

Food Hygiene Certificate

Tools

Stone/Deck oven

Job description

Part of Balfour Winery and set in the nearby village of Goudhurst, The Winemaker’s Pub is our traditional local with wine at its heart. This is English wine in its most natural setting: a welcoming, generous pub where guests can return time and again for seasonal British dishes, estate‑only wines by the glass, and a relaxed overnight stay in one of four boutique bedrooms. This is a place for good food, good wine and good company without pretention.

We’re looking for a skilled, hands‑on Pizza Chef to join our busy, friendly pub and help us deliver consistently great food for our guests. If you love working with fresh ingredients, enjoy a fast‑paced kitchen, and take pride in every plate you send out, this could be a great fit.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Preparing, stretching, and cooking high‑quality pizzas to order
• Managing dough prep, toppings, and mise en place
• Maintaining excellent food hygiene and kitchen cleanliness
• Working closely with the Head Chef and wider kitchen team
• Helping with general kitchen duties during busy periods
• Ensuring consistency, speed, and quality during service

What We’re Looking For

• Experience making pizzas in a professional kitchen (stone oven or deck oven experience ideal)
• Strong understanding of dough, temperature control, and cooking times
• Ability to stay calm and organised during busy services
• A positive attitude and willingness to support the team
• Reliability, good communication, and pride in your work

What We Offer

• £13.25 per hour plus TRONC
• Flexible hours to suit you and your work/life balance

We welcome applications from a diverse range of individuals and will consider any reasonable adjustments to enable candidates to perform as well as possible during the recruitment process.