Pizza Chef de Partie (CDP)

About the role

Join Kitopi’s dynamic kitchen team in Abu Dhabi as a Pizza Chef de Partie, supporting the Head Chef and leading the pizza crew to deliver high‑quality pizzas. You will be responsible for maintaining consistency, quality, and efficiency in a fast‑paced environment.

Key responsibilities

• Support the Head Chef in daily kitchen operations.
• Lead, coach and train the pizza team to ensure consistency and quality.
• Prepare, shape and cook high‑quality 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 new pizza recipe development.

Required profile

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

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.
• Team activities, social events and annual front‑liner get‑together.
• Annual leave as per company policy and comprehensive medical insurance.