What’s on the menu for your next career move? As the Head Pizzaiolo Chef, of our Italian Restaurant, you’ll assist the Executive Chef/Executive Sous Chef to direct all kitchen activities in our all day dining Italian and prepare delicious Italian cuisine - helping create memorable experiences for guests whenever they dine in our hotel. You’ll also ensure your kitchens are able to run smoothly and abide to our high standards in terms of quality, kitchen maintenance, and inventory function. You will also be responsible for creating menus, controlling kitchen costs, and managing a team of Cooks.
A little taste of your day-to-day
Every day is different, but you’ll mostly be:
- Preparing pizza dough, sauces, and various toppings, such as tomatoes, peppers, mushrooms, onions, and meats.
- Monitoring the temperature of the pizza ovens as well as cooking times.
- Preparing high-quality pizzas according to company recipes.
- Monitoring inventory and placing orders for more supplies as needed.
- Cleaning workstations before pizza preparation.
- Ensuring that all utensils and cooking equipment are sterilized before each use.
- Plating or packaging pizzas accordingly.
- Managing all food order slips and ensuring that customers’ orders are completed in a timely manner.
- Disposing of expired or spoiled ingredients at the end of each shift.
- Ensure that kitchen safety protocol is properly followed. Ultimately, a top-notch pizza maker should be able to train and mentor kitchen staff.
What we need from you
- A minimum qualification in Diploma in Culinary Arts
- At least 3 years of experience in the a supervisory level, including management experience
What you can expect from us
We give our people everything they need to succeed. From a competitive salary that rewards all your hard work to a wide range of benefits designed to help you live your best work life – including a full uniform, impressive room discounts and some of the best training in the business.
Our mission is to welcome everyone and create inclusive teams where we celebrate difference and encourage colleagues to bring their whole selves to work. IHG Hotels & Resorts provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability. We promote a culture of trust, support, and acceptance. Always welcoming different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.
IHG gives every member of the team the room they need to belong, grow and make a difference in a collaborative environment. We know that to work well, we need to feel well – both inside and outside of work – and through our myWellbeing framework, we are committed to supporting wellbeing in your health, lifestyle, and workplace.
So, join us and you’ll become part of our ever-growing global family.
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