Job Title: Pizza Chef (Wood-Fired Neapolitan Specialist)

Location : Colaba, Mumbai Restaurant : Fieno - A premium Italian dining venue focused on authentic flavors, fresh ingredients, and artisanal techniques. Employment Type : Full-time Reports to : Head Chef / Sous Chef

Job Summary

Key Responsibilities

- Prepare and manage pizza dough daily, including mixing, kneading, fermentation, and portioning, with a strong focus on high-hydration dough (65-70%+ hydration) for classic Neapolitan texture.
- Expertly handle sourdough starters — maintaining, feeding, and incorporating natural levain for flavorful, airy crusts with proper structure and leopard spotting.
- Stretch and shape dough by hand using traditional Neapolitan techniques to achieve the signature thin center, puffy cornicione (rim), and soft, foldable texture.
- Operate and manage a wood-fired oven — monitoring and controlling temperatures (ideally 450-500°C), loading/unloading pizzas with peels, rotating for even baking (90-second cooks), and ensuring consistent char and blistering.
- Prepare high-quality toppings, sauces (including San Marzano tomato-based), fresh mozzarella, basil, and premium ingredients while respecting simplicity and balance in Neapolitan tradition.
- Execute pizzas from the menu as well as custom orders quickly and consistently during service, maintaining speed without compromising quality.
- Maintain cleanliness and organization of the pizza station, tools, and oven area in line with food safety and hygiene standards (FSSAI compliance).
- Assist in dough production scaling, inventory management for pizza-specific ingredients, and minimizing waste.
- Collaborate with the kitchen team to innovate seasonal specials while staying true to authentic Italian/Neapolitan principles.
- Train junior staff on dough handling,



oven management, and pizza assembly when required.

Requirements & Qualifications

- Proven experience (minimum 3-5 years) as a Pizza Chef, preferably in a wood-fired or Neapolitan-focused restaurant.
- In-depth knowledge of dough science : hydration levels, gluten development, fermentation timing (bulk + proofing), autolyse, biga/poolish, and sourdough maintenance/usage.
- Hands-on expertise with wood-fired ovens (e.g., managing fire, heat zones, and quick high-heat baking for Neapolitan AVPN standards).
- Strong understanding of authentic Neapolitan pizza characteristics (soft, elastic dough; leopard-spotted crust; 90-second bake).
- Ability to work under pressure in a high-volume, open-kitchen environment with excellent time management and multitasking skills.
- Passion for Italian cuisine, attention to detail, and commitment to using premium, fresh ingredients.
- Basic food safety and hygiene certification preferred.
- Availability for evening/weekend shifts (including late nights as per restaurant operations).

Preferred Skills

- Certification or training in Neapolitan pizza (e.g., AVPN, pizza academies, or equivalent).
- Experience with high-hydration and long-fermentation doughs.
- Creative yet respectful approach to menu development.
- Good communication skills in English (Hindi/Marathi a plus).

What We Offer

- Competitive salary + tips/service incentives.
- Prospect to work in a premium, new Italian restaurant with a focus on quality and authenticity.
- Supportive team environment and potential for growth.
- Staff meals and uniform provided.

Fieno is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive workplace.

Job Types : Full time, Permanent

Pay: ₹13,000.00 - ₹45,000.00 per month

Benefits :

- Health insurance
- Provident Fund

Work Location: In person

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