Pizza Chef / Chef

Hospitality · Bentleigh, Melbourne VIC, Australia · Full-Time · $80,000/yr

This role suits a chef whose skill set reaches well past pizza. As Pizza Chef, you will own the wood-fired section while supporting the main kitchen with preparation and broader chef duties, so technical precision, consistency and detail all count.

Candidates need a dependable track record, practical kitchen knowledge and the composure to deliver during peak services. In return, there is room to influence menu development and grow further within the business. For experienced chefs from India and elsewhere, it is a chance to convert verified, proven capability into a meaningful career step.

Key Responsibilities

Lead the pizza station across prep and service
Prepare, hand-stretch and bake pizzas in wood-fired ovens
Uphold consistent standards for how each pizza looks, tastes and is cooked
Contribute to prep work and general tasks across the main kitchen
Deliver dishes from a forward-thinking, produce-led menu with confidence
Bring practical suggestions to menu development
Drive efficient prep and service workflows, meeting the timeframes required
Manage opening setup, changeovers, close-down and handover
Keep stations orderly, clean and ready for service
Comply with OH&S, hygiene and food safety requirements at all times
Liaise effectively with kitchen and front-of-house colleagues
Operate autonomously while contributing positively to the wider team and keeping composure in peak periods
Support the kitchen's overall daily operation

Requirements & Eligibility

Minimum 2 years of demonstrable experience as a Pizza Chef, Chef or similar position
Proven practical experience cooking with wood-fired ovens
Strong skills in pizza preparation and hand-stretching
Demonstrated background in a high-pressure commercial kitchen
Capacity to deliver both pizza and general chef duties
Practical understanding of how food preparation and kitchen operations work
Capacity to contribute new food ideas and menu development
Strong knowledge of OH&S, hygiene and food safety standards
Professional interpersonal and communication skills
High standards for presentation and food quality, with strong attention to detail and time management
Capacity to perform effectively without constant supervision
Demonstrated collaboration within a kitchen team
A calm, reliable, professional approach during busy services and genuine interest in upholding high kitchen standards
Capacity to provide verifiable employment history and relevant experience
Sponsorship available for the right candidate, subject to eligibility

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