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Head Pizza Chef Heathen's Food Group LLC. Blue Ridge, VA Job Details Part-time | Full-time $48,845.18 - $58,824.30 a year 1 day ago Benefits Paid time off Flexible schedule Food provided Qualifications Line cook experience Shift management Cost control Pizza experience Italian cuisine Full Job Description Job Summary We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Head Pizza Chef to lead our culinary team in crafting exceptional, high-quality pizzas that delight our guests. As the leader of our pizza kitchen, you will oversee all aspects of pizza preparation, ensure adherence to food safety standards, and inspire your team to deliver outstanding dining experiences. Your expertise in fine dining and food management will drive innovation in menu development, maintain operational excellence, and uphold the highest standards of hospitality. This role offers an exciting opportunity to shape our culinary offerings while fostering a vibrant, team-oriented environment. Responsibilities Lead and supervise the pizza kitchen team, ensuring efficient shift management and high performance Oversee food production processes, including dough preparation, topping assembly, baking, and plating to ensure consistency and quality Develop and refine pizza menus that balance creativity with customer preferences, incorporating dietary considerations and trending flavors Maintain strict adherence to food safety sanitizing procedures, hygiene standards, and kitchen safety protocols Manage inventory control and ordering for ingredients specific to pizza preparation, minimizing waste and controlling costs Implement food handling best practices across the kitchen to ensure safe and hygienic operations Coordinate with catering and banquet departments for large-scale events requiring specialized pizza offerings Monitor food service operations to uphold fine dining standards, ensuring timely delivery and exceptional guest satisfaction Conduct regular training sessions on culinary techniques, food safety, and team management for kitchen staff Collaborate with restaurant management on menu planning, pricing strategies, and promotional initiatives Experience Proven experience in a leadership role within a restaurant or hospitality setting, preferably as a head chef or kitchen manager specializing in pizza or Italian cuisine Extensive background in food production, culinary arts, and kitchen management within fine dining environments Demonstrated supervising experience with teams of varying sizes in fast-paced settings Strong knowledge of inventory management, cost control, and food safety regulations including sanitizing procedures Prior experience with catering or banquet services involving large-scale food preparation is highly desirable Familiarity with dietary department standards and accommodating special dietary needs within menu offerings Hands-on experience in managing food service operations from prep to plating while maintaining high standards of quality and presentation Join us as our Head Pizza Chef and lead a passionate team dedicated to creating memorable culinary experiences. Bring your leadership skills, culinary expertise, and innovative spirit to craft pizzas that captivate every guest!

Pay:

$48,845.18 - $58,824.30 per year

Benefits:

Flexible schedule Food provided Paid time off

Work Location:

Hybrid remote in Blue Ridge, VA 24064