The Role…
At Soho House, a Pizza Chef oversees the pizza station from dough stretching and topping to baking and plating. They play a key role in maintaining quality standards and ensuring a smooth, consistent service and is responsible for preparing and cooking a variety of high-quality pizzas using fresh, seasonal ingredients.
Your main responsibility is for demonstrating strong knowledge of dough handling, use of pizza ovens (wood-fired, gas, or electric), and excellent timing. They must be a team player who thrives in a fast-paced kitchen, with a passion for high standards and exceptional food presentation. .
What's in it for you?
- Weekly Pay
- Team meal whilst on shift prepared by our chefs
- Soho Friends Membership
- 50% Team discount on Food & Drink, 7 days a week
- Staff Room Rates
- Health Cash Plan (option to up to 2 additional dependents)
- Dental Plan (option to add up to 2 additional dependents)
- Birthday Day Off after 1 years' continuous service
- Up to 50% Staff Discount on Cowshed & Soho Home
- In conjunction with Soho Impact, take 2 days paid a year to support a charity of your choice.
- Free Counselling Sessions
- Cookhouse & House Tonic: Our Cookhouse & Tonic Programmes offer unique food and drink training, events and opportunities to inspire and educate.
- Continuous training to develop yourself personally and professionally
- Team Events: From fitness sessions to cinema screenings and art classes, each month we hold a series of fun events which you can sign up to.
Soho House offers competitive compensation packages that feature global benefits and perks. Whether you’re seeking entry-level employment or a new opportunity to expand your profession, we offer training to develop the technical and managerial skills necessary to enhance your career
Key duties…
- Prepare pizza dough from scratch or portion pre-made dough to spec, allowing for correct proofing and consistency
- Assemble pizzas efficiently and consistently according to Soho House recipes and presentation standards
- Cook pizzas in a pizza oven (wood-fired or gas/electric) while managing multiple orders during service
- Ensure the pizza oven is preheated, cleaned, and properly maintained before and after service
- Monitor and replenish pizza station mise en place, including toppings, sauces, cheeses, herbs, and condiments
- Maintain excellent hygiene and organisation at the pizza station throughout service
- Work collaboratively with chefs, porters, and FOH teams to deliver seamless service and exceptional guest experiences
- Assist in the preparation of other dishes if required, and support team across kitchen sections as needed
- Follow food safety guidelines including temperature logs, labelling, and proper storage of ingredients
- Complete daily prep checklists and cleaning duties before and after shifts
What we are looking for...
A successful Pizza Chef for Soho House will ideally have up to 2 years’ experience in a busy high-profile venue and a natural flair for first class service. You’ll be reliable, friendly and happy to be a key part of the team that strives for success.
- Minimum 2 years' experience as a pizza chef in a high-volume, quality-focused kitchen or pizzeria
- Proven experience working with hand-stretched dough and pizza ovens
- Strong knowledge of pizza styles (e.g., Neapolitan, Roman, New York-style)
- High attention to detail with a passion for consistency and quality
- Strong communication and time-management skills
- Valid Food Hygiene/Food Handler Certificate
- Must be able to demonstrate competency as outlined in the training schedule and Club School
- Must be able to work flexible shifts and schedules, including weekends and holidays as needed
- Ability to take direction, work in a team environment and autonomously