Pizza Chef

Ivy Restaurants Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hourly pay

Career development

Extra holiday

Staff discount

Gift voucher

Retail discounts

Guaranteed hours

Job summary

Harry’s in London is seeking a passionate Pizza Chef to join our culinary team. You will prepare and hand-stretch pizzas, top with fresh ingredients, and manage the pizza kitchen to ensure a perfect crust.

You should have proven experience in a fast-paced restaurant or pizzeria, great organisation, and the ability to work under pressure. Join us to develop specials and enjoy perks like staff discounts and career development.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Pizza Chef in a high-volume restaurant or pizzeria.
• Strong pizza-making skills with hand-stretched dough and toppings.
• Ability to work efficiently under pressure and stay organised.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and hand-stretch pizzas to order.
• Sauce and top pizzas with fresh ingredients.
• Cook pizzas to achieve a perfect crust.
• Manage inventory of pizza ingredients and supplies.
• Maintain cleanliness and organisation of the pizza station and oven.
• Collaborate with the team to develop pizza specials and seasonal offerings.

Skills

Pizza making

Hand-stretch dough

Work under pressure

Team collaboration

Tools

Pizza oven

Job description

Harry's:

Harry’s is where rustic charm meets culinary excellence amidst rich, dark wood accents and traditional Italian Hospitality. Our restaurants are a haven of Italian Flavors, with a special emphasis on pasta and pizza’s crafted with care and attention to detail.

Job Description:

We are currently seeking a passionate and skilled Pizza Chef to join our culinary team. The Pizza Chef will be responsible for preparing and cooking a variety of hand stretched pizzas to perfection, as well as managing the pizza kitchen operations.

Benefits & Rewards:

• Competitive Industry pay (Hourly + Tronc)
• A Management Career Development Program which includes online and practical assessments.
• Extra holiday allowance for length of service, up to 5 extra days after 5 years.
• 50% staff discount for you and up to 3 friends when you dine in our restaurants.
• Celebrate career anniversaries, with a gift voucher to dine in our restaurants.
• Access to discounts on 100s of retailers, health, entertainment, travel & more
• Guaranteed 20 hours minimum contract.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare and hand-stretch pizzas to order.
• Sauce and top pizzas with fresh, high-quality ingredients.
• Cook pizzas with precision and attention to detail achieving a perfect crust.
• Manage inventory of pizza ingredients and supplies.
• Maintain cleanliness and organisation of the pizza station and pizza oven.
• Collaborate with the culinary team to develop and execute pizza specials and seasonal offerings.

Requirements:

• Proven experience as a Pizza Chef or similar role in a high-volume restaurant or pizzeria.
• Strong pizza-making skills with a focus on hand-stretching dough and cooking pizzas to perfection.
• Knowledge of pizza dough fermentation, sauce preparation, and pizza topping combinations.
• Ability to work efficiently under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Great preparation and organisation skills.

Join our culinary team and showcase your pizza-making skills as our Pizza Chef!

The Ivy Collection

is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

About us:

Our shared CARING values help create an environment where we are happy, and engaged and we care for ourselves, our colleagues, our guests, and we celebrate our individualities and differences.