Pizza Chef/Pizzaiolo

Join our vibrant team in the Pavilion Cafe at The Feathers

We are a family business that has owned and operated hotels across South Australia for almost 80 years, hospitality is in our DNA. Our core philosophy is making others feel good, feels great

• Enjoy a fun, respectful, and professional team that will feel like family
• Secure opportunities for career development, learning, and upskilling 
• Become empowered as part of a progressive business that is looking toward the future
• Be recognised and appreciated for your hard work and integrity

ABOUT THE JOB

The Feathers has an exciting opportunity for a Pizza Chef who can hand-roll Pizza and embrace the cafe's Mediterranean influences The primary role is to manage the pizza section with a positive and team-orientated attitude and ensure the food offered on-site is delivered to an exceptional standard.

The ideal candidate will have experience and a real drive for creating fresh seasonal food, show flair and embrace creativity. We are searching for someone who is passionate and has the flexibility to work over seven days and public holidays as required. 

• Work experience as a Pizza Chef/Pizzaiolo or similar role 
• Hands-on experience with preparing and baking pizza dough
• Familiarity with professional kitchen equipment and brick or stone ovens
• Understanding of food hygiene
• Good time-management skills
• Deliver our client's high expectations of a premium experience
• Maintain an overall knowledge and passion for food
  
• Observation of and implementation of allergy awareness controls
• Adhering to all relevant health and safety and food safety standards
• Ability to manage, coordinate, and lead the kitchen through service periods and functions
• Oversee Pizza section operations, reporting to the Head Chef
• Monitor costs with special regard to portion control, waste minimization, and stock control
• Be an integral part of our passionate team that is dedicated to creating memorable experiences
• Maintaining a premium and consistent approach to all levels of food and service delivery.

We place great importance on being an employer of choice and offer excellent career opportunities including ongoing training and development; recognition, and company discounts.

ABOUT YOU 

If you are a 'can-do' person, who thrives on new challenges; likes working in a team within a diverse environment, and consistently deliver to the highest quality, then you'll fit right in and we'd love to have you on our team

• Trade qualified (highly preferred) 
• Previous experience as a Pizza Chef (minimum two years)
• Team player, able to work autonomously, and the ability to work under pressure while maintaining a positive outlook and professional manner
• Prior experience in a high paced & high-quality kitchen
• Modern, contemporary, and innovative culinary skills
• Strong knowledge of performance management principles and techniques
• Be motivated by a passion for quality and great service delivery
• Solid knowledge of food and catering trends with a focus on quality, technique, sanitation, food cost controls, and presentation
• Ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of people (suppliers, customers, employees, and management)
• Have the ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines in a calm and methodical manner

*Sponsorship not offered. 

APPLYING

Have your resume ready and complete the application process by clicking the Apply Now button, we look forward to hearing from you 

The Pavilion @ The Feathers Team

Burnside 5066