Sous Chef – Pizza

About the role

Join Kitopi’s fast‑growing food‑tech operation in Abu Dhabi as a Sous Chef specializing in pizza. You will work closely with the Head Chef to ensure high‑quality pizza production while supporting a dynamic, technology‑driven kitchen environment.

Key responsibilities

• Support the Head Chef in daily kitchen operations.
• Lead, train and motivate the pizza team to maintain consistency and quality.
• Prepare, shape and cook a variety of pizzas using proper techniques.
• Oversee dough preparation, fermentation, and ingredient management.
• Maintain cleanliness, hygiene and food‑safety standards.
• Manage stock levels, ordering and portion control.
• Assist with menu updates and develop new pizza recipes.

Required profile

• Proven experience in pizza making (Neapolitan, Roman or artisanal styles).
• Previous role as a Senior Pizza Chef or Sous Chef.
• Strong understanding of dough science, fermentation and baking.
• Ability to thrive in a fast‑paced environment.
• Solid leadership and communication abilities.

Required skills

• Pizza Making
• Baking
• Fermentation
• dough science

What we offer

• Extensive learning opportunities with hard‑ and soft‑skill training.
• Customized trainings and a diverse, inclusive international environment.
• Annual leave according to company policy.
• Comprehensive medical insurance.
• Yearly get‑together for Frontliner Champions.