Pizza Chef (Sous Chef)

Wax Wineroom is a neighbourhood wine bar/listening room built around thoughtful wine, great music, and exceptional food. Our menu centres on naturally fermented sourdough pizzas and a small selection of seasonal share plates, with a focus on quality ingredients, consistency, and simplicity done well.

We're looking for a passionate and skilled Pizza / Sous Chef to join our opening team. You'll work closely with our Head Chef to help shape the kitchen, maintain high culinary standards, and deliver consistently exceptional food in a fast-paced, team-focused environment.

• Work alongside the Head Chef to execute a seasonal menu focused on sourdough pizzas and share plates.

• Prepare, stretch and cook high-quality pizzas with consistency and attention to detail.

• Assist in the day-to-day management of kitchen operations, including food preparation, service, and presentation.

• Maintain high standards of food quality, cleanliness, organisation, and kitchen efficiency.

• Help manage stock, ordering, and food costs to minimise waste and maximise profitability.

• Help ensure all food safety and workplace health and safety standards are met.

• Work closely with suppliers and the management team to maintain the quality and consistency of our offering.

• Contribute ideas to menu development and continuously improve kitchen systems and workflows.

• Foster a positive, respectful, and high-performing workplace culture.
  

• Experience working in a quality restaurant, wine bar, or pizza-focused kitchen.

• Experience working with naturally fermented sourdough, including dough preparation, fermentation, stretching, and baking.

• Confident with dough handling, pizza preparation, and service.

• Organised, calm under pressure, and able to lead by example during busy services.

• Strong understanding of food safety, stock control, and kitchen operations.

• Passionate about quality ingredients, hospitality, and continuous improvement.

• A team player who enjoys working in a collaborative and positive environment.
  

• The opportunity to be part of an exciting new venue from the beginning.

• Work alongside an experienced Head Chef and ownership team.

• A supportive workplace with opportunities for growth and development.

• Competitive remuneration based on experience.

• Be apart of a growing group with the opportunity to grow internally within the group.

• Staff discounts and the chance to be part of a venue passionate about wine, food, and hospitality.