Pizza Chef – Wood-Fired Oven Specialist

Remote location, Ireland

Employer:

5-Star Luxury Hotel

Salary:

€17 – €18 per hour (depending on experience)

Accommodation:

Subsidised staff accommodation available

Role Overview

A prestigious 5-star hotel in remote Ireland is seeking an experienced Pizza Chef with strong expertise in wood-fired oven cooking to join its high-performing, multi-national culinary team. This role is ideal for a specialist pizza chef who understands traditional techniques, quality ingredients, and premium presentation within a luxury hospitality environment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Prepare, stretch, top, and cook pizzas using a wood-fired oven to high professional standards

  • Manage dough preparation, fermentation, and hydration processes

  • Maintain consistency in quality, texture, and flavour profiles

  • Control oven temperatures and fire management for optimal cooking results

  • Ensure high standards of hygiene, food safety, and HACCP compliance

  • Manage mise en place and daily production planning

  • Work effectively within a multi-national kitchen team

  • Contribute to menu development, specials, and seasonal offerings

Candidate Requirements

  • Proven experience as a Pizza Chef in a professional kitchen environment

  • Demonstrated experience with wood-fired ovens (essential)

  • Experience in 4-star / 5-star hotels, fine dining, or high-end restaurants preferred

  • Strong understanding of dough fermentation, flour types, hydration, and baking techniques

  • Good English communication skills (essential)

  • Ability to perform in high-pressure service environments

  • Strong teamwork, reliability, and professional discipline

  • Flexibility with shifts, weekends, and peak service periods

What’s Offered

  • Competitive hourly rate: €17 – €18/hour

  • Employment in a luxury 5-star hospitality environment

  • Work as part of a multi-national culinary team

  • Career development and progression opportunities

  • Subsidised staff accommodation available

  • Long-term, stable employment