Position: Pizza Chef

Location: Fieno

Reports To: Head Chef / Sous Chef

About Fieno Fieno is a contemporary Italian dining destination built around authentic craftsmanship, quality ingredients, and warm hospitality. Inspired by the traditions of Italy's neighborhood trattorias and modern culinary excellence, Fieno celebrates artisanal cooking, house-made preparations, and an unwavering commitment to guest experience.

Role Summary The Pizza Chef is responsible for producing consistently exceptional pizzas while maintaining authentic Italian techniques, food quality standards, kitchen hygiene, and operational efficiency. The ideal candidate possesses strong dough management skills, experience with high-temperature pizza ovens, and a passion for delivering outstanding guest experiences through every pizza served.

Key Responsibilities

Prepare, ferment, portion, and manage pizza dough according to Fieno's recipes and quality standards.

Execute pizza preparation, stretching, topping, baking, and finishing with consistency and precision.

Ensure all pizzas are produced to specification regarding taste, texture, appearance, and presentation.

Monitor and maintain oven temperatures and baking performance.

Manage mise en place and ingredient preparation for service.

Maintain freshness, quality, and proper storage of all pizza ingredients.

Follow food safety, HACCP, and hygiene standards at all times.

Control wastage and support food cost objectives.

Assist in inventory management, ordering, and stock rotation (FIFO).





Train and support junior kitchen staff in pizza preparation techniques.

Work closely with kitchen leadership to improve recipes, processes, and menu offerings.

Maintain a clean, organized, and efficient pizza station throughout service.

Required Qualifications

- 3-5+ years of experience as a Pizza Chef or Pizzaiolo in a premium casual, upscale, or Italian restaurant.
- Solid understanding of dough fermentation, hydration, proofing, and baking techniques.
- Experience with wood-fired, gas-fired, or electric pizza ovens.
- Knowledge of Italian ingredients and traditional pizza styles.
- Understanding of food safety and kitchen hygiene standards.
- Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced service environment.
- Strong attention to detail and consistency.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in Neapolitan, Roman, or artisan-style pizza production.

Culinary certification or formal kitchen training.

Experience opening or managing pizza stations in high-volume restaurants.

Key Competencies

Passion for Italian cuisine

Quality-focused mindset

Teamwork and communication

Speed and efficiency under pressure

Strong organizational skills

Commitment to cleanliness and food safety

What Success Looks Like

Consistent pizza quality across every service.

Efficient ticket times and smooth station operations.

Minimal wastage and strong food cost control.

Positive guest feedback and adherence to Fieno's culinary standards.

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