About the role

Arno is launching a new pizza concept in Newcastle and we're looking for a head pizza chef to

You'll run the pizza section — dough, sauce, toppings, and the oven — bringing consistency and quality to a brand-new offering within our rapid-paced paninoteca and catering business.

Key responsibilities

- Prepare and stretch dough, manage proving schedules, and maintain consistent quality
- Build and cook pizzas to spec, keeping pace during service
- Manage stock, prep lists, and section cleanliness
- Train and support team members on pizza standards as the offering grows
- Work closely with the kitchen team to keep service running smoothly

About you

- Proven experience as a pizza chef in a high-volume kitchen
- Confident working with dough and wood-fired or deck ovens
- A positive, can-do attitude and pride in consistent, quality food
- Reliability — you show up and you show up on time
- Ability to work well in a fast-paced team environment

📌 Head Pizza Chef (Newcastle)
🏢 Arno Deli
📍 Newcastle