Head Pizza Chef, Major Pub Opening, Perth

Client Profile

Our client is an established hospitality and property group entering an exciting period of growth in Western Australia. With several significant hospitality projects underway, the business is focused on creating approachable, high-quality venues built around great food, service and guest experience. This opening represents an opportunity to join the group at an early stage and contribute to the development of its food program across a growing portfolio.

Job Description

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced pizza chef to take ownership of the pizza program within a substantial 400-seat pub undergoing a major transformation close to the Perth CBD. Working as part of an experienced kitchen leadership team, you will be responsible for producing a consistent, high-quality product with a focus on crisp, Roman-style pizza.

The kitchen will feature a premium triple-stack, stone-based pizza oven, providing an excellent platform for a chef who understands dough, fermentation, temperature and high-volume production. The role will have input into systems, product development and the ongoing evolution of the pizza program.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Lead the preparation and execution of a consistent, high-quality pizza program
• Establish effective preparation, cooking and quality-control systems for a high-volume operation
• Work closely with the Executive Chef to refine recipes, products and kitchen procedures
• Manage ordering, stock, food costs, wastage and food safety within the pizza section
• Assist in recruiting, training and developing a team capable of delivering consistency at scale

Candidate Profile

The successful candidate will be a skilled pizza chef with strong technical knowledge and the ability to deliver quality consistently in a busy commercial environment. You may currently be operating at Senior Chef de Partie, Sous Chef or Head Pizza Chef level and be looking for an opportunity with greater ownership and progression.

You will ideally demonstrate:

• Strong experience producing quality pizza in a high-volume restaurant, pub or hospitality environment
• Sound knowledge of dough preparation, fermentation, proofing and stone-oven cooking
• The ability to balance quality and authenticity with the practical requirements of a busy commercial kitchen
• Strong organisation, preparation and food safety standards
• A collaborative approach with the leadership capability to train and develop junior chefs

Offer

A competitive remuneration package is available, commensurate with experience.

This is an opportunity to join a growing hospitality business at an important stage of its development. Beyond the initial venue opening, the group has additional projects underway, creating genuine potential for the successful candidate to contribute to future pizza concepts, develop teams and progress as the portfolio expands.

To learn more about this role, submit your CV or contact Lee Thompson via [email protected] for a confidential discussion.

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