Pizza Chef
Visa sponsorship
Hospitality · Melbourne, VIC, Australia · Full-Time · Discussed at interview · Visa: Employer sponsored
Hand-stretched dough, careful wood-fired cooking and an organised section are central to this full-time Pizza Chef role in Melbourne. Responsibility continues beyond the pizza oven: you will also contribute preparation and general chef work to the main kitchen, keeping pace with a busy commercial service.
The produce-driven, progressive menu leaves scope for practical dish ideas. From setup to handover, the kitchen needs a chef who can maintain presentation and food quality while working both independently and with colleagues. Sponsorship is available for the right candidate, subject to eligibility, and your previous kitchen work must be verifiable.
Describe your wood-fired oven experience, pizza preparation methods and wider kitchen responsibilities in an up-to-date English CV. Show your pizza and kitchen experience through Build AI CV.
Key Responsibilities
- Take charge of pizza preparation and service, including stretching dough and cooking in wood-fired ovens.
- Keep cooking, appearance and pizza quality consistent throughout each service.
- Assist the main kitchen with food preparation and general chef tasks, supporting its daily operation.
- Cook the progressive, produce-driven menu and suggest practical additions or improvements.
- Organise preparation and service tasks to meet deadlines, including setup, changeovers, closing and handover.
- Maintain an orderly workstation ready for service and comply continuously with hygiene, food safety and OH&S requirements.
- Coordinate with kitchen colleagues and front-of-house staff while managing your own work independently.
- Remain composed through peak periods and contribute reliable, consistent work to the wider team.
Requirements & Eligibility
- Minimum 2 years' demonstrable experience as a Pizza Chef, Chef or in a similar role, including work in a busy commercial kitchen.
- Demonstrate hands-on wood-fired oven experience alongside strong pizza preparation and hand-stretching skills.
- Be comfortable undertaking general chef duties as well as pizza work, with practical knowledge of food preparation and kitchen operations.
- Be able to suggest new dishes and contribute to menu development.
- Have strong knowledge of hygiene, food safety and OH&S standards.
- Communicate professionally and work well with others, while being effective without constant supervision.
- Maintain high expectations for food presentation and quality, backed by close attention to detail and strong time management.
- Bring reliability, professionalism and composure to busy services, with a genuine interest in sustaining high kitchen standards.
- Provide a verifiable record of employment and relevant experience.
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