Lead Pizza Chef: Fermentation-Driven, High-Volume Leader

Valid8 Financial, Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 75,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with Company match

Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Paid time off

Staff discounts

Job summary

Brooklyn Brewery in Williamsburg is seeking an exceptional Head Pizza Chef to lead the pizza program for our new hospitality project. This is a hands-on leadership role, mixing craft, fermentation science, and high‑volume execution to develop a premier dough and pizza program.

You will work side-by-side with the pizza team, mentor cooks, and partner with the Executive Chef on menus, features, and events while upholding the highest standards of quality, sanitation, and guest experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of professional pizza experience with leadership responsibilities.
• NYC DOHMH Food Protection Certificate required.
• Extensive knowledge of dough fermentation and high‑volume pizza production.
• Strong organizational and leadership skills.
• Experience training kitchen staff.
• Passion for pizza and culinary innovation.

Responsibilities

• Lead all aspects of the pizza department.
• Work daily on the pizza line: dough production, stretching, topping, baking, expediting during service.
• Develop and maintain dough with fermentation, hydration, flour selection, mixing, dough management and cold fermentation.
• Create and manage production schedules (daily/weekly/long‑term).
• Maintain quality and consistency; mentor and schedule the pizza team.
• Collaborate with Executive Chef on menus, seasonal features, and events.
• Develop pizzas that balance classics with international flavors.
• Research and test innovative dough techniques including beer in dough where suitable.
• Maintain high standards of sanitation and cost control.
• Available for morning dough production shifts and evening service shifts.

Skills

Leadership

Menu development

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Time management

Adaptability

Customer service

Culinary arts

Innovate

Quality control

Training & development

Operational efficiency

Crisis management

Education

NYC DOHMH Food Protection Certificate

Job description

Brooklyn Brewery in Williamsburg is seeking an exceptional Head Pizza Chef to lead the pizza program for our new hospitality project. This is a hands-on leadership role, mixing craft, fermentation science, and high‑volume execution to develop a premier dough and pizza program.

You will work side-by-side with the pizza team, mentor cooks, and partner with the Executive Chef on menus, features, and events while upholding the highest standards of quality, sanitation, and guest experience.