Head Pizza Chef

Head Pizza ChefHello Bello Pizza – Black RockHello Bello Pizza is a casual, family-friendly, slightly upper-market wood-fired pizzeria in Black Rock. Pizza is our core product, supported by a tight menu of complementary dishes. We’re now looking for an experienced Head Pizza Chef to take full ownership of the kitchen and lead our team long term.The RoleThis is a hands-on leadership position working 38–40 hours across 5 days per week, with flexibility to rotate Sundays on and off. You will have complete control of the kitchen, supported by a small, well-structured team.You will be responsible for:

• Wood-fired pizza production using 24–72 hour fermented dough
• Full dough prep and recipe control
• Menu creation and development
• Leading service and setting kitchen standards
• Training, mentoring, and motivating a team of 5–7 staff
• Ordering, stock control, costing, and waste management
• Rostering and day-to-day kitchen organisation
• Maintaining clean systems and calm, efficient service under pressure

You will usually work alongside at least one other team member during service.What We’re Looking ForEssential:

• Minimum 2 years in a managerial kitchen role
• Minimum 2 years as a wood-fired pizza chef
• Comfortable producing 200–300 pizzas per night with a team
• Strong understanding of broader kitchen operations
• Confident in the kitchen as well cooking pastas, preparing salads, and managing a mixed menu
• Proven ability to lead under pressure

Personality fit:

• Calm, level-headed leader
• High energy and motivating
• Creative but systems-focused
• Takes pride in consistency, structure, and team culture

What We Offer

• Full-time contract (38–40 hours)
• Competitive salary based on experience
• Long-term, stable role
• Genuine creative input and kitchen ownership
• Opportunity to grow and expand with the business
• Visa sponsorship available for the right candidate
• Pay will dependent on experience and qualifications

The OpportunityThis role suits someone who wants more than just service shifts — someone who wants to build a kitchen, lead a team, and leave their mark on a growing business.