Job Description

Our client is a well-established hospitality operator situated within one of Melbourne's leading cultural and events precincts. The venue perks from strong 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.

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Client Profile

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Our client is a well-established hospitality operator situated within one of Melbourne's leading cultural and events precincts. The venue benefits from strong 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.

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Job Description

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An opportunity 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.

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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.

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Key responsibilities include:

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

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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.

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You will demonstrate:

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

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

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

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