Pizza Chef - Soho house Manchester

Sohohousecaterer; Manchester; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly Pay

Team meal whilst on shift

Soho Friends Membership

50% Team discount on Food & Drink

Staff Room Rates

Health Cash Plan

Dental Plan

Birthday Day Off

Staff Discount on Cowshed & Soho Home

2 paid charity days per year

Free Counselling Sessions

Cookhouse & House Tonic training

Continuous training

Team Events

Job summary

Soho House is seeking a Pizza Chef to lead the pizza station, from dough handling to baking and plating, ensuring quality and consistent service. You’ll demonstrate strong knowledge of dough handling, and work with wood-fired, gas or electric ovens while delivering timely, high-quality pizzas using fresh, seasonal ingredients.

You’ll thrive in a fast-paced kitchen as a team player with a passion for high standards and exceptional food presentation, and you will contribute to guest satisfaction

Qualifications

• 2 years' experience as a pizza chef in a high-volume environment
• Experience with hand-stretched dough and pizza ovens
• Knowledge of Neapolitan, Roman, and New York pizza styles
• Strong attention to detail and presentation
• Flexibility to work weekends/holidays

Responsibilities

• Prepare dough from scratch or portion dough to spec
• Assemble pizzas per Soho House recipes and presentation standards
• Cook pizzas in various ovens during service while handling multiple orders
• Maintain pizza station hygiene and mise en place
• Collaborate with kitchen and FOH teams for seamless service
• Assist other dishes when required and support kitchen sections
• Follow food safety guidelines and proper storage of ingredients
• Complete daily prep checklists and cleaning duties

Skills

Pizza dough handling

Pizza oven knowledge

Team player

Tools

Pizza ovens

Wood-fired ovens

Job description

The Role…

At Soho House, a Pizza Chef oversees the pizza station from dough stretching and topping to baking and plating. They play a key role in maintaining quality standards and ensuring a smooth, consistent service and is responsible for preparing and cooking a variety of high-quality pizzas using fresh, seasonal ingredients. Your main responsibility is for demonstrating strong knowledge of dough handling, use of pizza ovens (wood-fired, gas, or electric), and excellent timing. They must be a team player who thrives in a fast-paced kitchen, with a passion for high standards and exceptional food presentation.

What's in it for you?

• Weekly Pay
• Team meal whilst on shift prepared by our chefs
• Soho Friends Membership
• 50% Team discount on Food & Drink, 7 days a week
• Staff Room Rates
• Health Cash Plan (option to up to 2 additional dependents)
• Dental Plan (option to add up to 2 additional dependents)
• Birthday Day Off after 1 years' continuous service
• Up to 50% Staff Discount on Cowshed & Soho Home
• In conjunction with Soho Impact, take 2 days paid a year to support a charity of your choice.
• Free Counselling Sessions
• Cookhouse & House Tonic: Our Cookhouse & Tonic Programmes offer unique food and drink training, events and opportunities to inspire and educate.
• Continuous training to develop yourself personally and professionally
• Team Events: From fitness sessions to cinema screenings and art classes, each month we hold a series of fun events which you can sign up to.

Soho House offers competitive compensation packages that feature global benefits and perks. Whether you’re seeking entry-level employment or a new opportunity to expand your profession, we offer training to develop the technical and managerial skills necessary to enhance your career

Key duties…

• 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

What we are looking for...

A successful Pizza Chef for Soho House will ideally have up to 2 years’ experience in a busy high-profile venue and a natural flair for first class service. You’ll be reliable, friendly and happy to be a key part of the team that strives for success.

• Minimum 2 years' experience as a pizza chef in a high-volume, quality-focused kitchen or pizzeria
• Proven experience working with hand-stretched dough and pizza ovens
• Strong knowledge of pizza styles (e.g., Neapolitan, Roman, New York-style)
• High attention to detail with a passion for consistency and quality
• Strong communication and time-management skills
• Valid Food Hygiene/Food Handler Certificate
• Must be able to demonstrate competency as outlined in the training schedule and Club School
• Must be able to work flexible shifts and schedules, including weekends and holidays as needed
• Ability to take direction, work in a team environment and autonomously

Pay Range

£17.50 — £17.50 GBP