Pizza Chef

JOB OVERVIEW

The Pizza Chef candidate has strong experience making pizza from scratch, maintaining high-quality standards, and working in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment. This role plays an important part in delivering exceptional food and guest experiences across our venue

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Prepare pizza dough and sauces from scratch according to company recipes and specifications.
• Expertly stretch, shape, and work with pizza dough to ensure consistency and quality.
• Execute all aspects of food preparation with precision, efficiency, and attention to detail.
• Maintain high standards of food quality, presentation, and portion control.
• Ensure all menu items meet company specifications and quality.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and sanitary kitchen environment at all times.
• Follow and uphold all kitchen sanitation standards and food safety procedures.
• Properly label, date, and store all food products; ensure strict adherence to FIFO (First-In, First-Out) rotation practices.
• Regularly restock kitchen supplies and ingredients needed for service.
• Assist in minimizing food costs and waste through proper prep, storage, and portioning.
• Prepare and plan production one to two days in advance to ensure product availability and smooth shift coverage.
• Maintain strong menu knowledge and ensure consistent plate presentation standards.
• Communicate effectively with management, chefs, and front-of-house staff to address guest needs and operational issues.
• Work collaboratively as part of a team, assisting both guests and fellow employees as needed.
• Follow all company, division, and departmental policies and procedures.
• Other duties assigned.

This position does have any supervisory responsibilities.

• Previous experience as a Pizza Chef or Line Cook in a high-volume restaurant preferred.
• Strong knowledge of scratch cooking techniques, especially dough and sauce preparation.
• Understanding of food safety, sanitation standards, and kitchen best practices.
• Ability to work efficiently under pressure while maintaining quality standards.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Team-oriented mindset with excellent communication skills.
• Flexible schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays as required in hospitality environments.
• At least 18 years of age.

• Must be able to qualify for licenses and permits required by federal, state and local regulations.

• Must be able to work under time constraints and within established deadlines.
• Must regularly lift and/move up to 50 pounds, and must have the ability to push, pull, reach and balance when performing job duties in varying work areas such as confined spaces.
• Physical ability and stamina to stand for long hours.
• Physically able to walk without assistance on various surfaces for an extended period of time.

• Work is performed indoors and outdoors in a climate-controlled environment and exposed to various environmental factors such as but not limited to noise, dust and smoke.

Clique Hospitality is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all employment practices within our organization, including hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, training, and apprenticeship.

Clique Hospitality makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time.