Pizza Chef

Job Summary

We are looking for a passionate, skilled, and experienced Pizza Chef to join our culinary team at The Oberoi, Mumbai. The role involves preparing authentic Italian-style pizzas, maintaining the highest standards of food quality, hygiene, and presentation, and contributing to an exceptional dining experience. The ideal candidate should have strong knowledge of Italian cuisine, expertise in dough preparation, and the ability to perform efficiently during busy service periods.

Key Responsibilities

1. Prepare, bake, and present a variety of authentic Italian pizzas, including classic and specialty recipes, in line with restaurant standards.
2. Prepare pizza dough from scratch, including mixing, proofing, stretching, and portioning while ensuring consistency and quality.
3. Maintain cleanliness, organization, and hygiene of the pizza section in accordance with hotel and food safety regulations.
4. Monitor and control cooking temperatures, baking times, and ingredient quality to ensure perfect results.
5. Collaborate with the kitchen team to ensure smooth operations during peak service hours and special events.
6. Assist in menu development by introducing innovative pizza varieties and seasonal offerings.
7. Monitor inventory levels, requisition ingredients,



and minimize food wastage through efficient stock management.
8. Ensure compliance with hotel quality standards, food safety procedures, and sanitation guidelines.

Skills & Attributes

1. Robust knowledge of authentic Italian cuisine, pizza-making techniques, and wood-fired or deck oven operations.
2. Expertise in dough preparation, fermentation processes, toppings selection, and baking techniques.
3. Good understanding of kitchen operations, food cost control, portion management, and inventory handling.
4. Ability to work effectively under pressure while maintaining quality and consistency.
5. Solid teamwork, communication, reliability, and adaptability skills.
6. Attention to detail with a passion for delivering exceptional guest experiences.

Qualification Criteria

1. Education: Minimum 12th Pass; Diploma or Certification in Culinary Arts, Baking, or Hospitality preferred.
2. Experience: Minimum 2 to 7 years of experience as a Pizza Chef, Commis Chef, Demi Chef De Partie, or Chef De Partie specializing in Italian cuisine.
3. Experience in upscale restaurants, luxury hotels, or premium Italian dining establishments will be preferred.
4. Location: Candidates currently based in Mumbai

📌 Pizza Chef (Mumbai)
🏢 East India Hotels (EIH)
📍 Mumbai