Pay:

$60,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year Job description: Pizza Chef — Caffè Ducali Caffè Ducali is seeking an experienced Pizza Chef for our new Winchester location. This is a hands-on production role responsible for preparing Roman-style pizza for Caffè Ducali. The ideal candidate is a skilled and passionate pizziaolo who takes pride in quality, consistency and craftsmanship and is comfortable working in a fast-paced, high-volume production environment. Responsibilities Prepare Roman-style pizza , including dough mixing, fermentation, portioning, shaping, baking and finishing Have a strong understanding of dough fermentation, hydration, temperature and handling Oversee kitchen staff and maintain an organized, efficient daily schedule Maintain accurate production levels and adjust quantities based on sales, events and restaurant needs Monitor inventory, ordering and product waste Maintain a clean, organized and food-safe bakery and production workspace Follow all food-safety, sanitation and workplace procedures Assist with training and developing other members of the bakery and kitchen team Work collaboratively with the culinary teams across the restaurant group to maintain consistent standards and support changing production needs Qualifications Professional baking experience required ServSafe Food Manager Certification Strong experience with bread and dough production Experience with Roman-style pizza is strongly preferred Understanding of dough fermentation, hydration, temperature control and production scheduling Experience in a high-volume restaurant or food-production environment preferred Ability to consistently execute recipes and maintain high standards of quality Strong organizational and time-management skills Ability to lead and communicate effectively with a production team Reliable, detail-oriented and comfortable with early-morning hours Ability to work independently while also being a collaborative member of the restaurant group About the Role This is an opportunity to play a key role in building the bakery and production program at Caffè Ducali from the ground up. The position offers the opportunity to work across traditional Italian baking, fresh pasta and Roman-style pizza while helping establish production systems and standards for a growing restaurant group.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$50,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year

Work Location:

In person