Wood-Fired Pizza Chef — Hand-Stretched Dough & Quality

Soho House; Bicester; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Soho Friends Membership

50% Team discount on Food & Drink

Staff Room Rates

Health Cash Plan

Job summary

Soho House is seeking a Pizza Chef to oversee the pizza station from dough handling to baking and plating. You will prepare dough, assemble pizzas to Soho House recipes, and cook in wood-fired, gas or electric ovens while managing multiple orders with strong hygiene and presentation focus.

You will work closely with chefs and FOH teams, maintain mise en place, and support other kitchen sections as needed. A minimum of 2 years’ experience in a high-profile venue and a passion for high standards

Qualifications

• Must have minimum 2 years of experience as a pizza chef in a high-volume, quality-focused kitchen or pizzeria.
• Experience with hand-stretched dough and pizza ovens.
• Strong knowledge of pizza styles (e.g., Neapolitan, Roman, New York-style).
• Must demonstrate reliability, friendliness and team spirit.

Responsibilities

• Prepare pizza dough from scratch or portion pre-made dough to spec, ensuring proper proofing and consistency.
• Assemble pizzas consistently according to Soho House recipes and standards.
• Cook pizzas in a wood-fired or gas/electric oven while managing multiple orders.
• Maintain oven preheating, cleanliness and maintenance before and after service.
• Monitor and replenish mise en place: toppings, sauces, cheeses, herbs and condiments.
• Ensure hygiene and organisation at the pizza station during service.
• Collaborate with chefs, porters and FOH teams for seamless service.
• Assist with preparation of other dishes as needed and support kitchen sections.

Skills

Pizza dough handling

Pizza oven operation

Teamwork

Time management

Attention to detail

Food safety awareness

Flexible shifts

Education

Food Hygiene/Food Handler Certificate

Tools

Pizza ovens

Job description

Soho House is seeking a Pizza Chef to oversee the pizza station from dough handling to baking and plating. You will prepare dough, assemble pizzas to Soho House recipes, and cook in wood-fired, gas or electric ovens while managing multiple orders with strong hygiene and presentation focus.

You will work closely with chefs and FOH teams, maintain mise en place, and support other kitchen sections as needed. A minimum of 2 years’ experience in a high-profile venue and a passion for high standards