Pizza Chef – Pedros | Newlands East, KwaZulu-Natal

Company: Pedros
Location: Newlands East, KwaZulu-Natal
Job Type: Permanent – Full-Time
Date Posted: 23 April 2025
Application Closing Date: 31 May 2025
Division: Head Office
Business Unit: Strategy
Industry: Restaurants
Experience Level: Mid-Senior
Job Function: Other

👨‍🍳 About the Company

Pedros is a dynamic and rapidly expanding fast-food brand that has become synonymous with high-quality flame-grilled chicken. As we continue to grow, we are looking to bring on a Pizza Chef who shares our passion for quality food and culinary creativity. Pedros offers a vibrant and fast-paced environment where your skills will be celebrated, and you’ll have the opportunity to contribute to the development of our exciting pizza menu.

🍕 Role Overview

As a Pizza Chef at Pedros, you will be at the heart of our kitchen, crafting delicious and innovative pizzas that keep our customers coming back for more. You will be responsible for preparing traditional and gourmet pizzas, perfecting dough-making techniques, and ensuring that every pizza served meets Pedros’ high-quality standards. If you have a passion for pizza and a flair for culinary innovation, this is your opportunity to make a mark with one of South Africa’s most beloved brands.

🛠️ Key Responsibilities

• Work with product development to enhance and innovate existing pizza recipes

• Roll out new and creative ideas for pizza variations and seasonal specials

• Train and mentor store-level staff on pizza preparation and presentation techniques

• Prepare dough from scratch, ensuring proper fermentation and proofing

• Operate and maintain pizza ovens, including wood-fired ovens

• Ensure consistency in taste, texture, and visual appeal of every pizza

• Collaborate with kitchen staff to ensure quick and efficient food preparation and service

• Experiment with new recipes and techniques to keep the menu fresh and exciting for customers

🎓 Qualifications and Experience

• Proven experience as a Pizza Chef in a fast-paced kitchen environment

• Expert knowledge of dough preparation, fermentation, and various baking techniques

• Familiarity with different types of pizza ovens and pizza styles (Neapolitan, New York, Sicilian, etc.)

• Strong ability to multitask and work under pressure while maintaining quality

• High attention to detail with a focus on quality and consistency

• Culinary or Chef qualification is preferred, or at least 5 years of experience as a pizza chef

💡 Skills and Competencies

• Creativity and passion for culinary innovation

• Excellent time management skills to ensure efficient kitchen operations

• Strong communication skills for effective collaboration with the kitchen team

• Ability to handle a high-pressure environment without compromising quality

• Familiarity with food safety and hygiene standards

• Enthusiasm for continuously improving recipes and customer satisfaction

🌟 Why Join Pedros?

At Pedros, we believe in the power of great food and the skill of those who make it. By joining our team as a Pizza Chef, you will have the opportunity to showcase your culinary talents and contribute to the success of one of South Africa’s fastest-growing restaurant chains. Enjoy a rewarding career in a dynamic, fast-paced environment where innovation and quality are at the core of everything we do.

⚖️ Equal Opportunity Statement

Pedros is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce and encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply.

📨 How to Apply

If you have the skills, creativity, and passion for pizza that we’re looking for, submit your CV before the closing date of 31 May 2025 via Jobs and Career Opportunities.

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Bring your passion for pizza to Pedros and be part of a brand that celebrates culinary excellence!

📢 Apply now