Pizza Chef - Cecconi's Shoreditch, East London

Job description

**The Role…** At Soho House, a **Pizza Chef** oversees the pizza station from dough stretching and topping to baking and plating. They play a key role in maintaining quality standards and ensuring a smooth, consistent service and is responsible for preparing and cooking a variety of high-quality pizzas using fresh, seasonal ingredients. Your main responsibility is for demonstrating strong knowledge of dough handling, use of pizza ovens (wood-fired, gas, or electric), and excellent timing. They must be a team player who thrives in a fast-paced kitchen, with a passion for high standards and exceptional food presentation. . --- **What's in it for you?** - Weekly Pay - Team meal whilst on shift prepared by our chefs - Soho Friends Membership - 50% Team discount on Food & Drink, 7 days a week - Staff Room Rates - Health Cash Plan (option to up to 2 additional dependents) - Dental Plan (option to add up to 2 additional dependents) - Birthday Day Off after 1 years' continuous service - Up to 50% Staff Discount on Cowshed & Soho Home - In conjunction with Soho Impact, take 2 days paid a year to support a charity of your choice. - Free Counselling Sessions - Cookhouse & House Tonic: Our Cookhouse & Tonic Programmes offer unique food and drink training, events and opportunities to inspire and educate. - Continuous training to develop yourself personally and professionally - Team Events: From fitness sessions to cinema screenings and art classes, each month we hold a series of fun events which you can sign up to. Soho House offers competitive compensation packages that feature global benefits and perks. Whether you’re seeking entry-level employment or a new opportunity to expand your profession, we offer training to develop the technical and managerial skills necessary to enhance your career --- **Key duties…** - Prepare pizza dough from scratch or portion pre-made dough to spec, allowing for correct proofing and consistency - Assemble pizzas efficiently and consistently according to Soho House recipes and presentation standards - Cook pizzas in a pizza oven (wood-fired or gas/electric) while managing multiple orders during service - Ensure the pizza oven is preheated, cleaned, and properly maintained before and after service - Monitor and replenish pizza station mise en place, including toppings, sauces, cheeses, herbs, and condiments - Maintain excellent hygiene and organisation at the pizza station throughout service - Work collaboratively with chefs, porters, and FOH teams to deliver seamless service and exceptional guest experiences - Assist in the preparation of other dishes if required, and support team across kitchen sections as needed - Follow food safety guidelines including temperature logs, labelling, and proper storage of ingredients - Complete daily prep checklists and cleaning duties before and after shifts --- **What we are looking for...** A successful Pizza Chef for Soho House will ideally have up to 2 years’ experience in a busy high-profile venue and a natural flair for first class service. You’ll be reliable, friendly and happy to be a key part of the team that strives for success. - Minimum 2 years' experience as a pizza chef in a high-volume, quality-focused kitchen or pizzeria - Proven experience working with hand-stretched dough and pizza ovens - Strong knowledge of pizza styles (e.g., Neapolitan, Roman, New York-style) - High attention to detail with a passion for consistency and quality - Strong communication and time-management skills - Valid Food Hygiene/Food Handler Certificate - Must be able to demonstrate competency as outlined in the training schedule and Club School - Must be able to work flexible shifts and schedules, including weekends and holidays as needed - Ability to take direction, work in a team environment and autonomously The salary range for this role if filled within the UK is listed below. The range for the position in different geographies may vary based on market differences. Pay Range £17.50—£17.50 GBP