Pizza Chef – Specialty Pizza Kitchen

About the role

We are launching a premium pizza concept in Kuwait and need passionate pizza professionals to join our founding kitchen team. You will work under the Head Chef, taking ownership of a specific pizza style station and ensuring consistent quality throughout service.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare dough according to recipes and fermentation schedules, including mixing, portioning, balling, proofing and cold fermentation.
• Stretch, shape, build and bake pizzas to the required texture, flavour and appearance standards.
• Manage oven temperatures, baking times and station readiness during service.
• Prepare sauces, toppings, cheeses and halal meats, and maintain daily mise en place.
• Follow recipe cards, portion controls and presentation standards while minimising waste.
• Maintain food safety, hygiene, stock rotation and equipment care.

Required profile

• Minimum 3–4 years of professional experience in the specific pizza style you are applying for.
• Food safety/hygiene certification.
• Good spoken English and strong teamwork skills.
• Ability to maintain quality, cleanliness and consistency during busy service.

Required skills

• Expertise in dough preparation, fermentation control and proofing for the assigned pizza style.
• Operation of high‑temperature pizza ovens or pan ovens with precise temperature management.
• Knowledge of food safety and hygiene standards in a high‑volume kitchen.