Pizza Chef

About Us

Living Room will serve as a home away from home where creatives celebrate music, art, design, and culture. We are deeply passionate about our work, and our endeavors are driven by a sense of nobility. Living Room embraces a dynamic, people-centric approach that values ongoing improvement in our methods, which is at the core of our successful business strategy.

Our Culture
We believe that hospitality is a noble pursuit because it’s fundamentally good and an ideal worth chasing. It’s a dynamic, human-centered way to operate a business. Teamwork is how we bring this idea to life. We believe in a set of guiding tenets  - Human, Curious, Empathetic, Soulful, and Honest.  We provide structure along with culture to help our team members thrive.  You will have the personal freedom to curate immersive experiences for our members and guests.

The Team
We are seeking a Pizza Chef who will be responsible for assisting the Executive Chef in planning, organizing, and leading our pizza team in accordance with Living Room’s policies and standards. As the Pizza Chef, you will bring exceptional culinary skills, strong leadership abilities, and a deep understanding of people and culture. A key responsibility is to ensure that Living Room’s pizza team operates at peak efficiency and consistently meets our high standards of excellence.

The Role 

• Health and Safety: Maintain Health and Safety standards set by Living Room, local, and regional government authorities, ensuring a safe and compliant kitchen environment.
• Team Development: Establish professional relationships with the team, offering educational opportunities to teach and develop skills in various aspects of the business.
• Training and Development: Lead training sessions, educational demos, tips, and on-the-job staff development to instill safe work habits and proper processes and procedures for handling dangerous or unsafe situations.
• Efficient Kitchen Operation: Influence processes to run an effective and efficient kitchen while upholding the highest food quality standards and cost controls for all pizza items served.
• Menu Management: Purchase and produce top-quality ingredients to create seasonal pizza menus. Ensure that recipes, pictures, and specifications are consistently followed. Update signage and displays for freshness, cleanliness, and food safety.
• Staff Management: Manage staff schedules, payroll, kitchen setup/breakdown, production, and prep. Ensure staff members adhere to proper uniform standards.
• Team Synergy: Foster teamwork and synergy between the front and back of house staff through effective communication. Delegate tasks and responsibilities to ensure smooth service and kitchen operations.
• Event Collaboration: Partner with the Executive Chef to develop event menus, oversee pizza preparation, manage food costs, and ensure the delivery of quality pizza service and products.
• Storing and Hygiene: Share responsibility for proper storing procedures, food orders, food costs, equipment maintenance, sanitation, and hygiene standards, ensuring compliance with company and local regulations.

The Ideal Candidate 

• A passion for creating exceptional and innovative pizzas that delight and surprise our members.
• An understanding of current culinary trends, especially in pizza making, and the ability to adapt these trends into our offerings.
• Strong organizational and time management skills to handle multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• The ability to lead and inspire a team, fostering a positive and productive work environment.
• Experience in managing kitchen operations, including inventory control, budgeting, and maintaining high standards of cleanliness and safety.
  

Requirements

• Culinary degree or equivalent professional certification in culinary arts, with a focus on pizza making preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a high-volume, fine dining, or upscale casual restaurant environment, with at least 2 years in a leadership role specifically focused on pizza.

• Exceptional pizza-making skills with a strong portfolio showcasing a range of techniques, styles, and innovative recipes.
• Strong understanding of pizza dough fermentation, toppings, and baking techniques, including the use of wood-fired and other specialty ovens.
• Proven ability to develop and execute seasonal pizza menus that align with the brand’s vision and standards.
• Excellent leadership and team-building skills, with the ability to train, mentor, and inspire staff.
• Proficient in inventory management, cost control, and budget adherence.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Attention to detail and commitment to maintaining high standards of quality and presentation.

• Passionate about pizza making and driven to continuously innovate and improve.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with the culinary team and other departments.
• Positive attitude, resilience under pressure, and a commitment to fostering a supportive and inclusive workplace culture.
• Flexibility to work various shifts, including weekends and holidays, as required by the business needs.

• Thorough knowledge of health and safety regulations and the ability to enforce them in the kitchen.
• Commitment to maintaining a clean, safe, and compliant work environment.

• Familiarity with kitchen equipment, tools, and technology used in pizza production.
• Proficient in using kitchen management software for inventory, scheduling, and recipe management.

Benefits

Why Join

• 100% Healthcare coverage including Dental and Vision
• Wellness Benefits for a balanced lifestyle
• Competitive 401k match for your financial future
• Unlimited PTO for salaried members, because you deserve it
• Career Growth opportunities that empower you
• Leader in Development Program
• Learning & Development for your growth with us
• Immersive Trainings that nurture your talents
• Fun and Exciting Team Member Events that build bonds
• Free Team Member Meals to fuel your creativity

If you are a creative, passionate individual with a talent for creating unforgettable experiences, we want to hear from you. Join our team and help us take our members on a journey of discovery through art, design, and culture.

Live better, leave better - be you.