Client Profile

Our client is a well-established hospitality operator situated within one of Melbourne’s leading cultural and events precincts. The venue benefits from robust event-driven trade, consistent foot traffic and a vibrant, high-volume environment. With continued investment across the broader group, the business is focused on further developing its pizza offering and creating a high-quality, consistent program supported by strong operational systems.

An prospect exists for an experienced and passionate Pizza Chef to take ownership of a dedicated section within a dynamic, high-volume kitchen. Based at a flagship CBD venue, this role will suit a technically capable chef who values craftsmanship, consistency and well-structured production.

The pizza offering is an important component of the menu, with ongoing investment in equipment, infrastructure and operational refinement. Working across a five-day roster including Saturdays and Sundays, you will lead the section through busy services while contributing to its continued development.

Key responsibilities include

- Manage all aspects of the pizza section, from preparation and dough production through to service
- Maintain exceptional dough quality, fermentation and consistency across production
- Deliver consistent, high-quality output during high-volume and event-driven trade
- Identify opportunities to improve preparation, workflow and production systems
- Contribute to menu development and the exploration of additional pizza and dough styles

Candidate Profile





You are a technically strong Pizza Chef with a genuine passion for the craft and the confidence to take ownership of a busy section. You understand the importance of preparation and consistency and can identify potential issues before they affect service. Calm under pressure, you are comfortable operating in a fast-paced environment where trade can intensify significantly around major events and seasonal peaks.

You will demonstrate

- Proven experience working with multiple dough styles, including larger-format and Polish doughs
- Strong technical knowledge of fermentation, dough development and dough management
- Experience delivering 100+ covers within a fast-paced, high-volume kitchen
- Excellent organisation, attention to detail and a proactive approach to problem-solving
- A calm and resilient temperament with the ability to maintain standards during peak service

Offer

This role provides the opportunity to take genuine ownership of an significant section within an established hospitality operation. You will benefit from group-level support, an experienced leadership structure, strong front-of-house management and established operational systems.

A competitive salary package above market benchmarks is available for the successful candidate.

To learn more about this role, submit your CV or contact Lee Thompson via ***@hastingspeople.com.au for a confidential discussion.

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📌 Head Pizza Chef, Flagship Hospitality Venue, Melbourne CBD
🏢 Hastings People
📍 Melbourne