Role Overview
You will be the driving force behind the pizza station at a new contemporary Neapolitan-style restaurant in Nairobi, where a relaxed dining room meets a lively bar. Day to day, you’ll hand-stretch dough, manage toppings and sauces, run a clean and organised kitchen section, and deliver consistently excellent pizzas that match the restaurant’s ambitious standards. This role matters because the quality of every pie you produce directly shapes the restaurant’s reputation and keeps guests coming back for more.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare pizza dough, sauces, and toppings from scratch, following the restaurant’s Neapolitan recipes and portion standards.
- Cook pizzas to order in a fast-paced kitchen, monitoring oven temperatures and baking times to achieve the right crust and texture every time.
- Maintain a spotless workstation and uphold all food safety and hygiene regulations throughout service.
- Coordinate with other kitchen and bar staff to ensure orders are delivered promptly and accurately, especially during peak hours.
- Monitor ingredient stock levels for the pizza section and communicate replenishment needs to the kitchen leadership.
- Experiment within the menu’s framework to refine recipes, improve presentation, and introduce seasonal specials when requested.
- Follow all portion control and waste reduction guidelines to support the restaurant’s operational efficiency.
Requirements & Qualifications
- Strong food preparation and cooking skills, with specific attention to dough handling and pizza assembly.
- Solid understanding of hygiene standards and safe food handling practices in a commercial kitchen.
- Working knowledge of food & beverage ingredients, including cheeses, cured meats, vegetables, and contemporary sauce preparation.
- Ability to perform well under pressure in a dynamic, high-volume service environment.
- Keen eye for detail and a creative approach to making visually appealing, flavourful pizzas.
- Previous experience working as a pizza chef is an advantage, but a strong foundational cooking background will also be considered.
- A culinary certification or relevant training in professional cooking is beneficial.
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