Head Pizzaiolo

About the Company

Luigia is an award-winning Italian restaurant that brings the heart of Italy to Dubai with authenticity, warmth, and elegance. Located in the vibrant JBR area, Luigia is known for its traditional recipes, fresh ingredients, and family-style hospitality. With a focus on quality and experience, it offers guests a true taste of Italian culture in a stylish, welcoming atmosphere.

About the Role

We are urgently seeking for a Head Pizzaiolo to join our vibrant team in Dubai !

Responsibilities

• Carry out instructions received by the Executive Chef.
• Assists Executive Chef in inspecting all pizza are consistently prepared and served according to the restaurant’s recipes, portioning, cooking, and serving standards.
• Inspects products quality during and after preparation, and adjusts as required.
• Understand about organic flour and dough, slow fermentation and maturing.
• Help build, train and lead the future pizzaiolo team (and shifts) in a positive and proactive manner to build the team and culture ready and rearing for our future growth, impact and challenges together.
• Meets customer requirements in terms of special requests and dietary needs.
• Collaborates with Executive Chef to create specials for the pizza menu.
• Collaborates with Executive Chef regarding special requirements, VIPs, functions, etc.
• Ensures the proper appearance (condition of uniforms) and grooming of all kitchen staff.
• Monitors daily attendance of your section.
• Constantly develop skills and knowledge.
• Suggest recipes to renew the menu and draw in more clients.
• Check all the kitchen equipment and tools before utilizing and maintain a cooking station neat and clean.

Qualifications

• Degree in Culinary Arts or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in kitchen, in similar position.

Required Skills

• Good understanding of Italian Cuisine.
• Good English.
• Knowledge of Food Safety, HACCP, Sanitation, and Personal Hygiene basics.
• Ability to maintain high quality control standards.
• Knowledge of supplies, equipment, and/or services ordering and inventory control.
• Knowledge of maintenance and care of culinary facilities, equipment, supplies, and materials.
• Ability to supervise and direct cooks.
• Handles multiple priorities and ability to work under pressure and take initiative in a fast-paced environment.
• Highly cooperative team spirit.
• Positive attitude and a willingness to learn.
• Must have problem solving abilities, be self-motivated, and organized.