Pizza Chef

Description

Mira Vista Country Club offers a unique, resort-style setting where culinary craft, hospitality, and community come together. Our team is made up of passionate, long-tenured professionals who take pride in what they create—bringing energy, flavor, and attention to detail to every dish we serve.

We’re looking for a Pizza Chef who sees the kitchen as both a workspace and a canvas. This is an opportunity for someone who enjoys working with high-quality ingredients, takes pride in technique, and loves the rhythm of a fast-paced, collaborative kitchen. From perfectly blistered crusts to thoughtful flavor combinations, your work will be front and center in creating memorable dining experiences for our members and guests.

If you’re inspired by great food, enjoy being part of a tight-knit team, and want to bring your creativity to a beautiful and dynamic environment, we’d love to connect with you.

As Pizza Chef, you will be responsible for developing, executing, and leading our wood-fired pizza program—from dough to finished pie. This is a hands‑on role for a true craftsperson who values authenticity, consistency, and hospitality.

• A culinarian who takes pride in the craft of pizza making
• Someone who thrives in a visible, member-facing role
• A self‑starter who wants to build something special from the ground up
• Energy, personality, and a genuine love for engaging with guests

• Lead all aspects of the pizza program, including menu development and execution
• Prepare and manage all dough production, fermentation, and scaling
• Hand‑stretch, top, and fire pizzas in a high-heat wood‑burning oven
• Maintain exceptional quality, consistency, and presentation standards
• Engage with members during service—
  this is an interactive, guest-facing role
• Manage mise en place, ingredient sourcing, and inventory for the program
• Uphold cleanliness, organization, and food safety standards
• Collaborate with the Executive Chef and culinary team on seasonal features and specials

Requirements

• Proven experience crafting hand‑made pizzas from scratch (dough through bake)
• Strong understanding of fermentation, hydration, and flour types
• Experience working with wood‑fired or high‑temperature ovens preferred
• Passion for artisanal food and traditional techniques
• Comfortable working in an outdoorkitchen environment
• Strong communication skills and a hospitality‑driven mindset
• Ability to work independently and take ownership of a program

• Experience in a pizza kitchen environment, preferably 2+ years
• Ability to lift 25 pounds
• Ability to stand for long periods
• Ability to move pizza oven equipment and cart, approximately 200 pounds
• Work in heat‑related environment, outdoor natural elements.
• Food handlers card