Chef de Partie (CDP) – Pizza Section

Department: Food Production / Kitchen

Section: Pizza

Position: Chef de Partie (CDP)

Reports To: Sous Chef / Chef de Cuisine / Executive Chef

Job Summary

We are looking for a skilled and experienced Chef de Partie – Pizza to manage the day-to-day operations of the pizza section. The candidate will be responsible for preparing high-quality pizzas, maintaining consistency in taste and presentation, following food safety standards, and ensuring smooth kitchen operations during service.

Key Responsibilities

- Prepare and cook a variety of pizzas according to standard recipes and outlet specifications.
- Handle pizza dough preparation, fermentation, stretching, shaping, topping, and baking.
- Maintain consistency in pizza size, texture, taste, and presentation.
- Operate and maintain pizza ovens and other section equipment safely and efficiently.
- Prepare sauces, toppings, cheese, vegetables, meats, and other pizza ingredients.
- Ensure proper mise en place before every service.
- Monitor food quality, freshness, portion control, and wastage.
- Follow standardized recipes and maintain proper food cost control.
- Ensure proper storage, labelling, and rotation of ingredients as per FIFO standards.
- Maintain cleanliness and hygiene of the pizza section, equipment, and work area.
- Follow all applicable food safety and hygiene guidelines.
- Coordinate with other kitchen sections to ensure timely and smooth service.




- Guide and supervise Commis Chefs and trainees working in the pizza section.
- Check stock levels and communicate ingredient requirements to the Sous Chef.
- Assist in menu development and introduce new pizza concepts when required.
- Handle high-volume service while maintaining quality and delivery time.
- Ensure minimum wastage and proper utilization of ingredients.
- Support the Chef/Sous Chef in daily kitchen operations and other assigned responsibilities.

Required Skills & Competencies
- Strong knowledge of pizza preparation and baking techniques.
- Good understanding of dough fermentation and hydration.
- Knowledge of different pizza styles and toppings.
- Good knife-handling and basic food-production skills.
- Solid understanding of food hygiene and safety.
- Ability to work under pressure during peak service.
- Good teamwork and communication skills.
- Leadership ability to guide junior kitchen staff.
- Good time management and attention to detail.

qualification & Experience
- Qualification: Diploma/Degree in Hotel Management or Culinary Arts preferred.
- Experience: 2–4 years of relevant experience in a reputed hotel, restaurant, pizzeria, or premium F&B; outlet.
- Relevant experience specifically in Pizza / Italian Cuisine will be preferred.

Pay: ₹20,000.00 - ₹25,000.00 per month

Benefits

- Flexible schedule
- Food provided
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Provident Fund

Work Location: In person

📌 Chef de Partie (CDP) – Pizza Section (Kolkata)
🏢 Karnani FnB Specialities
📍 Kolkata