Pizzaiolo chef – Italian restaurant New Zealand
Are you an experienced Pizzaiolo Chef with a love for delicious, authentic Italian food?
We are seeking a pizza chef who can use their energy, expertise and passion to ensure a superior quality of service and product at all times. ( 3 years Experience as a pizza chef )
About us
The Esplanade is at the heart of the stunning St Clair beach in Dunedin New Zealand. We serve beautiful Italian food made with highest quality ingredients paired with a local and Italian-inspired drinks list.
At the Esplanade, we are inspired by the classic flavours of Italy and the relaxed vibe of the Kiwi beach. The Esplanade is a bustling and fun place with an expert team who want to share their passion for our food and drink with our customers.
Job as Pizzaiolo chef – Italian restaurant New Zealand
Our doors are open from early in the morning and close late in the evening.
Being at the heart of the hugely popular St. Clair beach, we are a destination restaurant for many loyal customers, as well as tourists and those seeking an authentic taste of Italy.
Our style is welcoming, engaging and lively whilst always maintaining an attentive and professional experience for all our customers.
Our People
We are part of a wonderful supportive beachside community, many of whom visit us on the daily.
With our Italian identity we have a dynamic multicultural team and a broad customer base.
We have a great cultural mix from locals through to people from as far away as Italy, Argentina and Uruguay.
Regardless of where we are from, our team is bound together in the pride and dedication we feel for our special restaurant.
About the role
This is a challenging and exciting role for someone with initiative, energy and passion. You will be an integral part of the kitchen team working in the pizza section with our wood-fired oven, making Napoletana slow-rise dough and using Italian ingredients.
What you’ll need to offer
– 3 years Experience as a pizza chef in a fast kitchen environment
– Reliable, organised, quick, and calm under pressure
– Passionate about pizza and open to learning our systems and how we do things
– Excellent communication & organisation skills
– Expertise with hand stretching dough
– Expertise managing a wood-oven
What we can offer you!
At The Esplanade we offer comprehensive training and induction. This will include understanding our food, as well as understanding the culture of the restaurant and our customers.
When you work with us, all staff are entitled to a discount when dining. All staff are also provided with a staff meal and beverage.
Our working week is 5 days on followed by 2 days off.
We will provide you with your first weeks accommodation when you arrive.
We will also help you find a permanent place to live.
Pay rate is p/hr $27-32 NZD plus 8% holiday pay.
Rate will depend on your experience.
We can offer a year contract
If this role sounds like you, please apply with your cover letter and CV let us know when you are available from.
For further information on this opportunity please contact HR Co-ordinator opportunities@novatrust.co.nz