Pizza Chef (Commis/Demi Chef de Partie)

About the role

AlphaMind’s Kira restaurant is seeking a Pizza Chef at Commis or Demi Chef de Partie level to run the pizza station. The role involves dough production, oven management and delivering consistent, high‑quality pizzas during service.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare pizza dough daily following Kira’s recipes, including mixing, fermentation, balling and proofing.
• Manage dough stock, plan production to meet service levels and minimise waste.
• Prepare toppings, sauces and mise en place for the pizza station.
• Stretch, top and bake pizzas to Kira’s standards for size, bake and presentation.
• Operate and maintain the pizza oven (wood‑fired, gas or electric), controlling temperature and cleaning.
• Receive, check and store deliveries, rotate stock using FIFO and label items.
• Maintain a clean and organised station, oven area and fridges before, during and after service.
• Report low stock, wastage and equipment faults promptly.
• Support other kitchen sections when needed.

Required profile

• Commis: at least 1 year of pizza experience; Demi Chef de Partie: 2‑3 years, including running a pizza station.
• Strong knowledge of dough making, hydration and fermentation (direct dough, biga or poolish).

Required skills

• Dough making and fermentation techniques.
• Operation of high‑temperature wood‑fired or gas/electric pizza ovens.
• Temperature control and oven cleaning procedures.

What we offer

• Competitive AED salary plus service charge where applicable.
• UAE employment visa, medical insurance and annual leave with return air ticket.
• Staff meals on duty and uniforms provided.
• Opportunity to work with a leading hospitality and lifestyle group in a multicultural environment.