Pizza Chef

About the role

Bun & Beef LTD is launching a delivery‑only New York‑style pizza brand in Nairobi. We need a hands‑on Pizza Chef to own the product from dough preparation to final packaging, ensuring every order meets our high standards of quality, speed and accuracy.

Key responsibilities

• Produce dough daily following a fixed recipe, including mixing, balling, cold fermentation and stock rotation.
• Prepare sauce, cheese and topping mise en place to set portion specifications.
• Operate electric deck ovens, manage pre‑heat routines, bake times and temperature control.
• Bake, cut, inspect and box each pizza, ensuring correct packaging and order accuracy for delivery.
• Maintain portion control to keep food cost within target.
• Train and supervise part‑time and casual kitchen staff to deliver a consistent product.
• Run opening and closing checklists, temperature logs and cleaning schedules.
• Plan prep, manage par levels and avoid over‑ or under‑production.
• Log stock, waste and requisitions, collaborating with procurement on ordering.
• Uphold food safety and hygiene standards at all times.
• Report daily production volumes, waste, stock issues and quality concerns to management.
• Support new product testing and rollout across kitchens.

Required profile

• Minimum 3 years experience as a Pizza Chef or in a pizza‑focused kitchen.
• Hands‑on experience with dough production and fermentation.
• Confidence operating a deck oven and judging bake quality by eye.
• Strong understanding of portion control, food cost and waste.
• Ability to lead, train and correct junior staff without constant supervision.
• Organised, clean and disciplined in following recipes and SOPs.
• Valid food handlers certificate and solid food safety knowledge.
• Reliable, punctual and calm under peak delivery pressure.

Required skills

• Dough production and fermentation
• Deck oven operation
• Portion control
• Food safety and hygiene
• Food handlers certification