Head Chef / Pizzaiola – Lead Our Current Woodfire Pizza Kitchen

We’re opening a brand-recent high-volume woodfire pizza shop and are looking for an experienced Head Chef / Pizzaiola to take the reins of the kitchen and help shape something special from day one.

Our kitchen is all about quality produce, hand-stretched 48-hour fermented dough, and woodfire cooking – balancing tradition with innovation. We’ll be working with great oven , giving you the tools to deliver consistency and excellence at pace.

The role:
As Head Chef / Pizzaiola, you’ll be responsible for both the food and the function of the kitchen. This means:
Leading the kitchen team with energy, professionalism, and passion
Running daily operations and maintaining consistency in a high-volume setting
Rostering, recruitment, and training new team members




Managing COGS, ordering, and stock control
Delivering on financial reporting and hitting targets
Upholding food safety, quality, and hygiene standards

What we’re looking for:
Proven leadership experience in a busy kitchen
Deep knowledge of dough fermentation, hand-stretching, and woodfire oven cooking
A leader who can balance creativity with operational excellence
Strong organisational, financial, and people management skills
Someone who thrives under pressure but keeps the team motivated and positive

What we offer:
The chance to build and lead your own team from the ground up

📌 Pizza Chef Melbourne
🏢 Transit
📍 Melbourne