Pizza Chef: Neapolitan & High-Volume Expert

Soho House & Co.; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly Pay

Team meal on shift

50% Team discount on Food & Drink

Staff Room Rates

Health Cash Plan (dependents)

Dental Plan (dependents)

Birthday Day Off after 1 year

Staff discount on Cowshed & Soho Home

Paid charity days with Soho Impact

Free Counselling Sessions

Cookhouse & House Tonic training

Continuous training

Team Events

Job summary

Soho House is seeking a Pizza Chef to oversee the pizza station, from dough handling to baking and plating. You will ensure quality, consistency, and stylish presentation using fresh, seasonal ingredients.

The role emphasizes dough handling, oven operation, and teamwork in a fast-paced kitchen. You should have up to 2 years of pizza-chef experience in a busy venue, with hands-on skills in Neapolitan, Roman, and New York styles.

Qualifications

• 2 years' experience in a busy high-profile venue.
• Experience with hand-stretched dough.
• Proficient with Neapolitan, Roman and New York-style pizzas.
• Strong communication and time-management skills.
• Flexible shifts including weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Prepare pizza dough from scratch or portion dough to spec for correct proofing and consistency.
• Assemble pizzas efficiently according to Soho House recipes and presentation standards.
• Cook pizzas in a pizza oven (wood-fired or gas/electric) handling multiple orders during service.
• Ensure pizza oven is preheated, cleaned and maintained before and after service.
• Monitor and replenish mise en place (toppings, sauces, cheeses, herbs, condiments) at the pizza station.
• Maintain hygiene and organisation at the pizza station during service.
• Work with chefs, porters, and FOH teams to deliver seamless service and guest experiences.
• Assist in preparing other dishes and support 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

Dough handling

Pizza oven operation

Teamwork

Food presentation

Attention to detail

Time management

Tools

Wood-fired oven

Gas/Electric ovens

Job description

Soho House is seeking a Pizza Chef to oversee the pizza station, from dough handling to baking and plating. You will ensure quality, consistency, and stylish presentation using fresh, seasonal ingredients.

The role emphasizes dough handling, oven operation, and teamwork in a fast-paced kitchen. You should have up to 2 years of pizza-chef experience in a busy venue, with hands-on skills in Neapolitan, Roman, and New York styles.