Sous Chef - Pizza
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About the Role
AWJ Investments is hiring a Sous Chef - Pizza for Kitopi in Abu Dhabi. The role involves supporting the Head Chef, leading the pizza team, and ensuring high-quality pizza production.
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Responsibilities
- Support the Head Chef in daily kitchen operations
- Lead and train the pizza team to ensure consistency and quality
- Prepare, shape, and cook high quality pizzas using proper techniques
- Oversee dough preparation, fermentation, and ingredient management
- Maintain cleanliness, hygiene, and food safety standards
- Manage stock levels, ordering, and portion control
- Assist with menu updates and new pizza recipe development
Requirements
- Proven experience in pizza making (Neapolitan, Roman, or artisanal styles)
- Previous experience as a Senior Pizza Chef or Sous Chef
- Strong understanding of dough science, fermentation, and baking
- Ability to work in a fast paced environment
- Solid leadership and communication skills
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Company Overview
- Kitopi is the region's leading creator and partner for magical food experiences.
- Kitopi operates a portfolio of both invested and franchised F&B brands.
- With over 6,000 employees, Kitopi currently operates 200+ locations across the UAE, KSA, Kuwait, Bahrain, and Qatar.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the Head Chef in daily kitchen operations.
- Lead and train the pizza team to ensure consistency and quality.
- Prepare, shape, and cook high quality pizzas using proper techniques.
- Oversee dough preparation, fermentation, and ingredient management.
- Maintain cleanliness, hygiene, and food safety standards.
- Manage stock levels, ordering, and portion control.
- Assist with menu updates and new pizza recipe development.
Requirements
- Proven experience in pizza making (Neapolitan, Roman, or artisanal styles).
- Previous experience as a Senior Pizza Chef or Sous Chef.
- Strong understanding of dough science, fermentation, and baking.
- Ability to work in a fast paced environment.
- Solid leadership and communication skills.
Benefits
- Extensive learning opportunities with hard and soft skill training.
- Will be involved in customized trainings.
- Chance to work in an international, diverse, and inclusive environment.
- Annual leave as per company policy.
- Medical Insurance covering all necessary services.
- Yearly get together for Frontliner Champions.
Recruitment Process
- Application Review: Submit your application, and our talent attraction team will review your profile.
- Pre Screening: If your profile matches, you will receive a call from our talent team.
- Interview Process: If shortlisted, you will meet with hiring/operations managers and may need a trial.
- Offer Discussion: Upon successful completion, our recruiter will contact you to discuss the offer.
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