Join the Culinary Team as a Pizza Chef at a Prestigious New Private Members Club in New York!
Role: Pizza Chef
Location: Manhattan, New York, United States of America
Start date: 1st October 2024
Smyth & Co is excited to announce an exceptional opportunity for a talented and passionate Pizza Chef to join a new private members club in New York City. This is a unique chance to work directly with the Head Chef and be part of a culinary team that values creativity, quality, and excellence.
As a Pizza Chef, you will play a crucial role in developing and executing Roman style pizza using high hydration, direct fermentation dough in an electric oven. This position offers creative freedom to design new seasonal pizzas while ensuring the highest standards of culinary excellence with thoughtfully sourced ingredients.
Benefits:
- Competitive hourly rate of $20 - $25 USD
- Sponsorship, travel expenses and assistance with accommodation will be provided for the suitable candidate
- Proficiency with Roman style pizza using high hydration, direct fermentation dough in an electric oven
- Direct collaboration with the Head Chef on menu development
- Consistent schedules promoting a great work-life balance
- 10 days of paid time off (PTO)
- Work-life and wellness benefits platform
- 401k retirement savings plan
- Free meals provided while on duty
- Uniform provided and laundered
- Access to the Working Advantage program with retail, restaurant, and activities discounts
Qualifications:
- Minimum of 2+ years' experience in a similar role is mandatory
- Strong background in fine dining and/or Michelin training is required
- Professional and polished approach to leadership in a busy kitchen
- Strong work ethic with a customer-focused approach
- Culinary trained professional passionate about growth and development
- Stable work history
- Expertise in preparing authentic, handmade artisan Roman style pizza
- Food safety certification
- Excellent verbal communication skills
Responsibilities:
- Manage and maintain kitchen standards, including prep lists and cleanliness
- Develop menus and train staff in pizza preparation
- Consistently produce high-quality pizzas with attention to dough stretching, portion control, and crust quality
- Uphold health, sanitation, and safety standards
- Source and prepare top-quality ingredients for seasonal and classic pizzas
- Maintain recipe consistency and food presentation standards
- Handle inventory management and food orders
If you meet the qualifications and are excited about this opportunity, then apply now as this lucrative opportunity wont be available for long!
ONLY CANDIDATES CURRENTLY LOCATED IN LONDON OR NEW YORK WILL BE CONSIDERED AS THEY WILL NEED TO ATTEND TRIALS AT EITHER OF OUR CLIENTS TWO SITES.