Pizza Chef

DescriptionPizza Cook

Experienced Neapolitan Pizza Chef – Wood-Fired Oven

Spring Island is seeking an experienced Neapolitan Pizzaiolo / Wood-Fired Pizza Maker to join our growing culinary team.

Professional experience working with a wood-burning pizza oven is preferred. We are specifically looking for a pizzaiolo who understands how to manage a high temperature oven, work with Neapolitan dough.

This is not an entry-level pizza position. Candidates should already be comfortable working a pizza oven during active restaurant service.

Responsibilities

Operate and manage a Neapolitan pizza oven
Understand heat management, oven floor temperature, flame positioning, and recovery during volume
Hand stretch and shape Neapolitan pizza dough
Properly top, launch, turn, bake, and finish pizzas
Produce consistent Neapolitan pizzas during high-volume service
Understand proper dough handling, proofing, fermentation, and storage
Recognize and adjust for changes in dough temperature and condition
Maintain proper pizza station mise en place and pars
Follow established recipes, portions, and presentation standards
Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary pizza station and oven area
Assist with opening, prep, closing, and station organization
Communicate effectively with the fellow cooks- sous chefs and executive chef
Clean- organize- prep- and any and all other works as assigned by the sous chef or chef

Qualifications

Neapolitan pizza experience strongly preferred
Strong experience hand stretching pizza dough
Ability to independently manage a high-temperature oven
Understanding of Neapolitan dough and fermentation
Ability to execute consistently during high-volume service
Strong organization and cleanliness
Dependable, punctual, and team-oriented
Available for nights and weekends

Full-time and part-time opportunities available.

Competitive compensation based on experience.

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