Pizza Sous Chef

Pizza Sous Chef

Up to £21 an hour, inclusive of tronc

Location: Alley Cats – Portobello Road \- New Opening!

About Us:

Alley Cat's Pizza is a vibrant and bustling pizzeria known for its delicious New York\-style pizzas and energetic atmosphere.

We are looking for an experienced and passionate Pizza Sous Chef to help with our newest opening – Portobello Road.

If you're passionate about Italian cuisine, thrive in a fast\-paced environment, and enjoy working with a dynamic team, then we want you to join us!

Position Overview:

As a Pizza Sous Chef at Alley Cat's Pizza, you will be responsible for preparing and cooking our signature pizzas to perfection, as well as managing the daily operations of the kitchen. You'll assist in managing, mentoring and training junior chefs. You’ll also complete administration tasks like team rotas, stock control, and wastage in the Head Chefs absence.

We're looking for someone with a strong background in team management and pizza\-making.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare pizza dough, sauces, and toppings according to established recipes and standards


• Stretch and shape dough by hand to create a variety of pizza styles, including thin\-crust and deep\-dish


• Operate pizza ovens and other kitchen equipment safely and efficiently


• Monitor cooking times and temperatures to ensure pizzas are cooked to perfection


• Coordinate with other kitchen staff to ensure timely and accurate order fulfilment


• Uphold Alley Cat's Pizzeria's standards of food quality, presentation, and sanitation at all times


• Contribute ideas for new pizza flavours and seasonal specials to keep our menu fresh and exciting

• Previous experience as a Pizza Sous Chef or Senior Pizza Chef in a high\-volume restaurant setting


• Strong knowledge of pizza dough, sauce, and topping combinations, as well as pizza oven operation


• Creative flair and passion for experimenting with flavours and ingredients


• Ability to work efficiently under pressure and meet deadlines in a fast\-paced kitchen environment


• Excellent communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to work collaboratively with kitchen and front\-of\-house staff


• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed

• A free staff meal on shift


• 50% discount on food and drink


• People’s Pension scheme contribution after 3 months


• Recommend a friend scheme with great bonuses per individual referral


• A fast\-track career progression and CPL training

Experience:

• Senior Pizza Chef / Sous Chef: 2 years (required)

• United Kingdom (required)

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