Pizza Chef

Bun and Beef, a growing Nairobi restaurant group, is launching a new delivery only New York style pizza brand. We are looking for a Pizza Chef to own the product from dough to box.
This is a hands on production and leadership role. In a delivery only kitchen there is no dining room to smooth things over. The pizza in the box is the only thing the customer sees, so quality, accuracy and speed are everything. You will be the person accountable for that standard on every single order.
What you will do
• Produce dough daily to a fixed recipe, including mixing, balling, cold fermentation and correct rotation of stock
• Prepare sauce, cheese and topping mise en place to set portion specs
• Operate and manage electric deck ovens, including preheat routines, bake times and temperature control
• Bake, cut, inspect and box every pizza to standard, with correct packaging and order accuracy for delivery
• Hold portion control on every build so food cost stays where it should be
• Train and supervise part time and casual kitchen staff so the product is identical no matter who is on shift
• Run opening and closing checklists, temperature logs and cleaning schedules
• Manage prep planning and par levels so the kitchen is never short and never overproducing
• Log stock, waste and requisitions accurately and work with the procurement team on ordering
• Maintain food safety and hygiene standards at all times
• Report daily to management on production volumes, waste, stock issues and any quality problems
• Support new product testing and help roll out new pizzas across kitchens
What we are looking for
• Minimum 3 years experience as a Pizza Chef, or in a pizza focused kitchen role
• Proven hands on experience with dough production and fermentation
• Confident operating a deck oven, and able to judge a bake by eye
• Strong understanding of portion control, food cost and waste
• Able to lead, train and correct junior and part time staff without being chased
• Organised, clean and disciplined about following a written recipe and SOP exactly
• Solid food safety and hygiene knowledge, with a valid food handlers certificate
• Reliable, punctual and calm under pressure during peak delivery hours
• Able to write clear, simple daily reports
• Comfortable working across more than one kitchen location in Nairobi
Nice to have
• Experience in a delivery only, ghost kitchen or high volume delivery operation
• Experience opening a new kitchen or launching a new menu
This is a halal kitchen. No pork or alcohol is handled on site.