Neapolitan Pizza Chef — Wood-Fired Craft Dough Expert

Siham International Trading Co.; Riyadh; On-site; SAR 67,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary packages

Visa (1 year temp) & Flights

Accommodation

Transportation Allowance

Career development & InternalPromos

Creative & collaborative work culture

Exposure to premium events

Global brand experience

Job summary

SIHAMCO is seeking a skilled Pizza Chef (Italian Pizzaiolo Style) to join our premium restaurant team in Riyadh. The candidate will master dough prep, fermentation, hand-stretching, and operate wood-fired or stone ovens, delivering authentic Italian pizzas at high volume.

Join us to craft menu-worthy pies, uphold food safety, and work within a multicultural kitchen that values precision, speed, and culinary excellence.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2-3 years' professional experience as a Pizza Chef, Pizzaiolo, or similar role.
• Proven experience preparing Italian-style pizza in a professional restaurant or pizzeria.
• Strong knowledge of traditional Italian pizza-making techniques.
• Excellent understanding of dough hydration, fermentation, proofing, and temperature control.
• Strong hand-stretching and dough-handling skills.
• Experience working with professional pizza ovens.
• Knowledge of Neapolitan-style pizza is highly desirable.
• Knowledge of Italian ingredients and traditional flavour combinations.
• Strong understanding of food safety and HACCP standards.
• Ability to maintain consistency and quality during high-volume service.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a multicultural kitchen team.
• Professional appearance, positive attitude, and strong work ethic.
• Culinary qualification or formal pizzaiolo training is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook authentic Italian-style pizzas, including Neapolitan, Roman, or other regional styles.
• Mix and ferment fresh pizza dough daily using traditional methods.
• Operate and maintain wood-fired, gas, or stone ovens for optimal pizza cooking.
• Slice, prepare, and store fresh pizza toppings, sauces, and cheeses.
• Monitor oven temperature and cooking times to ensure pizzas are cooked evenly and to specification.
• Ensure food quality, presentation, and portion control standards are consistently met.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the pizza station and kitchen area.
• Comply with food safety, hygiene, and sanitation standards.
• Collaborate with kitchen staff and management to refine recipes and contribute to menu development.

Skills

Dough handling

Pizza styles

Oven operation

Hydration/fermentation

Hand-stretching

Food safety

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Multicultural kitchen

Culinary professionalism

Job description

SIHAMCO is seeking a skilled Pizza Chef (Italian Pizzaiolo Style) to join our premium restaurant team in Riyadh. The candidate will master dough prep, fermentation, hand-stretching, and operate wood-fired or stone ovens, delivering authentic Italian pizzas at high volume.

Join us to craft menu-worthy pies, uphold food safety, and work within a multicultural kitchen that values precision, speed, and culinary excellence.