Pizza Chef - Portsea Hotel

Portsea Hotel is seeking an experienced and passionate Pizza Chef to join our kitchen team for the season. This is an exciting opportunity to work in an iconic Mornington Peninsula venue, producing quality wood-fired pizzas in a rapid-paced, high-volume coastal environment.

The Role

As Pizza Chef, you will take ownership of pizza preparation and service, ensuring every dish is produced efficiently, consistently and to the high standards Portsea Hotel is known for.

Key responsibilities include

- Preparing, stretching and cooking pizzas to consistently high standards.
- Operating and maintaining the pizza section, including the wood-fired oven.
- Preparing mise en place and ensuring service readiness.
- Maintaining excellent food quality, presentation and portion control.
- Working efficiently during high-volume lunch and dinner services.
- Following food safety, hygiene and cleaning procedures.
- Supporting the wider kitchen team and contributing to a positive service environment.
- Assisting with stock control, ordering and minimising wastage.

About You To be considered, you will ideally have:

- At least two years' experience in a similar pizza chef or chef role.
- Demonstrated experience working with wood-fired pizza ovens, dough preparation and pizza service.
- The ability to perform calmly and efficiently in a high-volume, high-pressure kitchen.
- A strong focus on quality, consistency and presentation.
- Excellent time-management and organisational skills.




- The ability to work independently while supporting the broader kitchen team.
- A willingness to learn, take direction and contribute to team goals.
- Availability to work evenings, weekends and public holidays.
- Must live locally on the Mornington Peninsula and have reliable personal transport, or be prepared to move into the area

Who We Are Established in 1876, Portsea Hotel is an icon of the Mornington Peninsula, offering the perfect place to stay, drink and dine by the bay. Our Italian-influenced menu features fresh Australian seafood, premium meat cuts, wood-fired pizzas and pub favourites for the whole family.

Portsea Hotel is part of Morris Hospitality, a Melbourne-based hospitality group operating a collection of iconic venues across Victoria and Queensland. We are leaders in modern pub culture, with a passion for creating food-focused destinations and delivering exceptional guest experiences.

What We Offer

- A fun, supportive and friendly team environment.
- Competitive salary.
- The opportunity to work at one of the Mornington Peninsula's most recognisable venues.
- Accredited training and development opportunities.
- Staff discounts across Morris Hospitality venues.
- The chance to build your skills in a busy, quality-driven kitchen.

Sounds Like You? If you are a skilled Pizza Chef who enjoys fast-paced service and takes pride in producing exceptional pizzas, we would love to hear from you.

Please apply via SEEK with your resume and a short cover letter, or email [email protected]

📌 Pizza Chef - Portsea Hotel
🏢 Morris Hospitality
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