Lead Pizzaiolo — Craft Perfect Pizzas & Guide a Dream Team

Vida-Plena-Hospitality; Lisboa; On-site; EUR 20,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Performance bonus

Consecutive days off

Group discounts

Mental health support

Wellness activities

Team events

Career progression

Job summary

Vida Plena is seeking a Chef Pizzaiolo to lead our pizzaiolo team, ensuring the highest standards of quality, taste, and consistency in every pizza. Nestled in Praça das Flores, you’ll supervise production and uphold a warm, collaborative kitchen culture.

The role requires at least 5 years of pizzaiolo experience and proven leadership, with expertise in dough, ingredients, and cooking techniques. You’ll train staff, optimize stock and costs, enforce hygiene, and help develop seasonal menus in

Qualifications

• At least 5 years as a pizzaiolo with supervisory experience.
• Deep knowledge of dough preparation, ingredients and cooking methods.
• Strong leadership, delegation and team motivation.
• Solid understanding of food safety, hygiene and regulatory standards.
• Excellent communication and collaboration across kitchen teams.
• Passion for hospitality and delivering memorable culinary experiences.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise the pizzaiolo team, defining tasks and monitoring performance.
• Oversee pizza preparation, dough handling, ingredients, and cooking techniques.
• Create and refine pizza menus reflecting the restaurant's identity and seasonality.
• Monitor stock, control costs and minimize waste.
• Enforce hygiene and food safety protocols and maintain kitchen cleanliness.
• Inspect pizza quality and presentation before service.
• Plan daily/weekly production schedules and coordinate with management.

Skills

Pizzaiolo leadership

Pizza making expertise

Team management

Food safety

Guest hospitality

Stock control

Job description

Vida Plena is seeking a Chef Pizzaiolo to lead our pizzaiolo team, ensuring the highest standards of quality, taste, and consistency in every pizza. Nestled in Praça das Flores, you’ll supervise production and uphold a warm, collaborative kitchen culture.

The role requires at least 5 years of pizzaiolo experience and proven leadership, with expertise in dough, ingredients, and cooking techniques. You’ll train staff, optimize stock and costs, enforce hygiene, and help develop seasonal menus in