Wood-Fired Pizza Chef

Naples, FL

Barbatella is looking for a creative and experienced Wood-Fired Pizza Chef
The ideal candidate needs proven wood-fired oven experience, strong skills in dough preparation and pizza assembly, excellent knife skills, proficiency in food safety and hygiene, the ability to work in a fast-paced kitchen, good communication, and flexibility to work various shifts. Experience in a restaurant setting and formal culinary training are highly desirable.  

Technical Skills & Experience

  • You need hands-on experience using wood-fired or brick ovens, as well as knowing how to monitor and maintain their temperatures. 
  • Mastery of pizza dough preparation, shaping, and topping is essential. 
  • Proficiency with knives for slicing and dicing ingredients is a must. 
  • A broad understanding of cooking techniques beyond just baking. 

 Kitchen & Work Environment Skills

  • Strong knowledge of food safety regulations and maintaining a clean, sanitary kitchen environment are       critical. 
  • The ability to work efficiently and maintain speed and professionalism in a fast-paced, demanding             kitchen is necessary. 
  • Good organizational skills are needed for ingredient prep, managing inventory, and keeping stations           clean and stocked. 

Interpersonal & Professional Skills

Clear and effective communication is vital for working with a kitchen team and sometimes with guests. 

A spirit of teamwork and the ability to collaborate effectively with other staff members are important. 

A willingness to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, is often a requirement. 

 Benefits

  • Employee Discount
  • Paid Weekly

Shift

  • Day Shift
  • Evening Shift
  • Monday - Friday
  • Weekends and Holidays