Pizza Chef - 180 House, Central London

The Role… 

At Soho House, a Pizza Chef oversees the pizza station from dough stretching and topping to baking and plating. They play a key role in maintaining quality standards and ensuring a smooth, consistent service and is responsible for preparing and cooking a variety of high-quality pizzas using fresh, seasonal ingredients.

Your main responsibility is for demonstrating strong knowledge of dough handling, use of pizza ovens (wood-fired, gas, or electric), and excellent timing. They must be a team player who thrives in a fast-paced kitchen, with a passion for high standards and exceptional food presentation. . 

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What's in it for you?

• Weekly Pay
• Team meal whilst on shift prepared by our chefs
• Soho Friends Membership
• 50% Team discount on Food & Drink, 7 days a week
• Staff Room Rates
• Health Cash Plan (option to up to 2 additional dependents)
• Dental Plan (option to add up to 2 additional dependents)
• Birthday Day Off after 1 years' continuous service
• Up to 50% Staff Discount on Cowshed & Soho Home
• In conjunction with Soho Impact, take 2 days paid a year to support a charity of your choice.
• Free Counselling Sessions
• Cookhouse & House Tonic: Our Cookhouse & Tonic Programmes offer unique food and drink training, events and opportunities to inspire and educate.
• Continuous training to develop yourself personally and professionally
• Team Events: From fitness sessions to cinema screenings and art classes, each month we hold a series of fun events which you can sign up to.

Soho House offers competitive compensation packages that feature global benefits and perks. Whether you’re seeking entry-level employment or a new opportunity to expand your profession, we offer training to develop the technical and managerial skills necessary to enhance your career

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Key duties…

• Prepare pizza dough from scratch or portion pre-made dough to spec, allowing for correct proofing and consistency 
• Assemble pizzas efficiently and consistently according to Soho House recipes and presentation standards 
• Cook pizzas in a pizza oven (wood-fired or gas/electric) while managing multiple orders during service 
• Ensure the pizza oven is preheated, cleaned, and properly maintained before and after service 
• Monitor and replenish pizza station mise en place, including toppings, sauces, cheeses, herbs, and condiments 
• Maintain excellent hygiene and organisation at the pizza station throughout service 
• Work collaboratively with chefs, porters, and FOH teams to deliver seamless service and exceptional guest experiences 
• Assist in the preparation of other dishes if required, and support team across kitchen sections as needed 
• Follow food safety guidelines including temperature logs, labelling, and proper storage of ingredients 
• Complete daily prep checklists and cleaning duties before and after shifts 

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What we are looking for...

A successful Pizza Chef for Soho House will ideally have up to 2 years’ experience in a busy high-profile venue and a natural flair for first class service. You’ll be reliable, friendly and happy to be a key part of the team that strives for success.  

• Minimum 2 years' experience as a pizza chef in a high-volume, quality-focused kitchen or pizzeria 
• Proven experience working with hand-stretched dough and pizza ovens 
• Strong knowledge of pizza styles (e.g., Neapolitan, Roman, New York-style) 
• High attention to detail with a passion for consistency and quality 
• Strong communication and time-management skills 
• Valid Food Hygiene/Food Handler Certificate 
• Must be able to demonstrate competency as outlined in the training schedule and Club School
• Must be able to work flexible shifts and schedules, including weekends and holidays as needed
• Ability to take direction, work in a team environment and autonomously