Pizza Chef - Zakynthos, Greece

With the majority of our guests spending most of their day in the club, food is an integral part of their holiday. Our kitchen team provide an array of interesting varied meal options to suit all tastes. 

The Deli & Kitchen offers a laid back alternative to our busy club restaurants where our guests can enjoy simple food, done well, whilst enjoying views of the Ionian Sea. 

Open daily, our Deli Chefs prepare a variety of dishes from Ottolenghi-style salads to homemade quiches, open sandwiches to charcuterie boards and delicious wood-fired pizza. 

A 2-minute drive from the club, The Deli & Kitchen not only welcomes our guests but is also open to walk-ins and visitors to the local port.

***

We are looking for a talented Pizza Chef to support The Deli Head Chef in running The Deli kitchen, specialising in producing delicious sourdough pizzas in our wood-fired oven as well as assisting with creating delicious simple meals in the restaurant. Our chefs are creative team players who love what they do and are excited to share it with our guests. 

It’s not all work and no play – in your spare time, as well as being able to explore the island and experience the local food and culture, you will have access to the club’s watersports facilities, allowing you to hone your existing skills or learn new ones in sailing and windsurfing.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage the pizza section in the Deli Kitchen
• Work with the Deli Head Chef to ensure that all produce sold in the Deli is presented attractively and packaged and labelled correctly, with clear information on allergens
• Prepare dough daily and create daily pizza specials
• Assist in cross training other chefs to gain further experience with pizzas
• Assist other sections of the kitchen as and when needed
• Effectively communicate ordering requirements with the Deli Head Chef
• Contribute to the creation of new menus and dishes that cater to guests of all ages and consider different tastes and dietary requirements
• Ensure dishes are prepared and cooked according to specific standards
• Ensure that all guests’ dietary requirements are understood and catered for
• Strictly maintain all food, health and hygiene standards on a daily basis
• Maintain good profit margins on food
• Build and maintain excellent relationships with other departments to provide the best guest experience, a positive working environment and a sense of team spirit
• From time to time you will be required to take on additional tasks and duties relating to the smooth running of the club

ABILITIES & EXPECTATIONS

• A passion for food and producing creative and exciting new dishes
• Dedication to food quality and control
• Self-motivated, proactive and flexible
• Ability to forward think and plan ahead
• Ability to work calmly under pressure in a fast-paced setting
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Excellent timekeeping and reliability
• Excellent communication and organisational skills
• Problem solving and adapting in the kitchen

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Recognised catering qualification such as NVQ or City & Guild Chef qualification or extensive experience in a professional kitchen
• Experience operating a wood fired pizza oven
• Up to date Basic Food Hygiene Certificate
• Strong knowledge of proper food handling and sanitation standards
• A minimum of 1 years experience as a chef in a full-service restaurant
• A minimum of 6 months experience as a pizza chef
• Available for either the full season (May-September)
• EU Passport Holder

ARE YOU OUR NEXT PIZZA CHEF?

PLEASE ONLY APPLY IF YOU HOLD AN EU PASSPORT