Pizza Chef Kroomboom Cape Town (BC)

Exciting New Restaurant

Join our family as we open our brand-new store in Kroomboom Cape Town This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a dynamic launch team, grow your skills in a fast-paced environment, and contribute to building a strong store culture from day one. We are looking for passionate, energetic individuals who are ready to grow with our brand.

Purpose

Ensure efficient kitchen operations through accurate food preparation and ingredient management.

We are seeking a skilled and passionate Pizza Chef to join our team. The ideal candidate will have experience preparing traditional and gourmet pizzas, with a keen eye for detail, taste, and presentation. If you know your way around a wood-fired oven and can hand-stretch dough like a pro, we want to hear from you!

Key Responsibilities

• Work with product development to improve existing recipes and create new recipes
• Roll out new and fresh ideas
• Train staff at store level
• Innovation of pizza’s
• Make dough from scratch and ensure proper fermentation and proofing
• Operate and maintain pizza ovens (wood-fired)
• Ensure consistency in taste, texture, and presentation
• Collaborate with kitchen staff to ensure timely food preparation and service
• Create new pizza recipes or seasonal specials to keep the menu fresh and exciting

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Pizza Chef in a fast-paced kitchen
• Experienced in dough preparation, fermentation, and baking techniques
• Familiarity with various types of ovens and pizza styles (Neapolitan, New York, Sicilian etc.)
• Ability to work under pressure and multitask effectively
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality
• Excellent time management and communication skills
• Culinary/ Chef qualification or a minimum of 5 years of experience as a pizza chef