Description
As a Pizza Chef at Soho House, you will oversee the pizza station from dough stretching and topping to baking and plating.
You will play a key role in maintaining quality standards and ensuring a smooth, consistent service.
Your main responsibility is preparing and cooking a variety of high-quality pizzas using fresh, seasonal ingredients.
You must demonstrate strong knowledge of dough handling, use of pizza ovens (wood-fired, gas, or electric), and excellent timing.
You will be a team player who thrives in a fast-paced kitchen, with a passion for high standards and exceptional food presentation.
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:
- 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
Benefits:
- 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.