Pizza Chef - Wood-Fired Excellence in a High-Volume Kitchen

Soho House & Co; London Colney; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 28,000; 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 after 1 year

Staff Discount on Cowshed & Soho Home

2 days paid to support a charity

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 demonstrate strong dough handling skills and expertise with wood-fired, gas, or electric ovens, delivering high-quality pizzas with timely service in a fast-paced kitchen.

The role emphasizes teamwork, consistency, and exceptional food presentation, with close adherence to Soho House recipes and standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' experience as a pizza chef in a high-volume, quality-focused kitchen or pizzeria.
• Proven experience with hand-stretched dough and pizza ovens.
• Strong knowledge of pizza styles (Neapolitan, Roman, New York).
• 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.
• Must be able to work flexible shifts, including weekends and holidays.
• Ability to work in a team environment and autonomously.

Responsibilities

• Prepare pizza dough from scratch or portion pre-made dough to spec, with correct proofing.
• Assemble pizzas consistently according to Soho House recipes and standards.
• Cook pizzas in a wood-fired, gas, or electric oven while managing multiple orders.
• Ensure oven is preheated, cleaned, and maintained before/after service.
• Monitor and replenish mise en place for toppings, sauces, cheeses, herbs.
• Maintain hygiene and organisation at the pizza station during service.
• Collaborate with chefs and FOH teams to deliver seamless service.
• Assist in preparing other dishes and support kitchen sections as needed.
• Follow food safety guidelines, temperature logs, labeling, storage.
• Complete daily prep checklists and cleaning duties.

Skills

Dough handling

Pizza ovens

High-volume kitchen

Food hygiene

Communication

Time management

Teamwork

Tools

Wood-fired ovens

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 demonstrate strong dough handling skills and expertise with wood-fired, gas, or electric ovens, delivering high-quality pizzas with timely service in a fast-paced kitchen.

The role emphasizes teamwork, consistency, and exceptional food presentation, with close adherence to Soho House recipes and standards.