Sous Chef - Pizza Specialty

Villa Group

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Villa Haven, South Ari Atoll, mv on site Until 9/7/2026 First posted March 26, 2025 Last posted July 9, 2026
Job description

At Villa Haven, understated luxury intertwines seamlessly with its pristine surroundings, fostering an ambiance of serenity and tranquility. Designed as a haven for those yearning to reconnect with nature, the resort blurs the boundaries between indoor and outdoor spaces, providing a holistic retreat for guests seeking rejuvenation.

Craft Artisanal Pizzas as Sous Chef at a Premier Resort Destination!

Are you a pizza perfectionist with a passion for creating authentic Neapolitan-style pies, mastering dough-making techniques, and crafting unique, flavourful pizza creations that delight the senses? Do you have the skills to lead a pizza kitchen team in delivering exceptional pizzas that transport diners to the streets of Naples with every bite? If you are a talented chef ready to showcase your pizza prowess in a luxurious setting, we invite you to join our esteemed resort as a Sous Chef - Pizza Specialty, where every pizza is a work of art and every slice is a culinary experience.

As our Sous Chef, you will:

  • Showcase your expertise in pizza-making, including dough preparation, sauce creation, and pizza assembly, using both traditional and innovative recipes.
  • Lead the pizza section in preparing and baking artisanal pizzas, ensuring the highest standards of quality, flavour, and presentation.
  • Collaborate with the culinary team to develop unique pizza creations, seasonal specials, and pairing menus that highlight the diversity and creativity of our pizza offerings.
  • Mentor and train kitchen staff in pizza-making techniques, dough stretching, topping combinations, and wood-fired oven operation to maintain the authenticity and excellence of our pizza program.
  • Manage pizza section operations, including ingredient sourcing, inventory control, cost management, and quality assurance, to deliver exceptional pizza experiences to our guests.
  • A minimum of 3-5 years of experience in pizza-making, focusing on artisanal styles such as Neapolitan, Roman, or gourmet pizzas.
  • Proficiency in dough-making techniques, pizza sauce preparation, and wood-fired oven operation.
  • Strong creativity and innovation in pizza toppings, flavor combinations, and presentation.
  • Excellent organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
  • A genuine passion for pizza-making, a commitment to quality, and a dedication to delivering exceptional culinary experiences.

 

About this role

Summary

Lead pizza kitchen, develop recipes, mentor staff, ensure quality in a luxury resort setting

Job title

Sous Chef - Pizza Specialty

Experience level

3-5 years

Industry

hospitality

Location requirements

On-site in villa haven, south ari atoll, with no remote work

Salary

Not specified

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

pizza-makingdough techniquespizza saucewood-fired oven

Preferred skills

None specified

Specializations

pizza-makingartisanalNeapolitandough techniqueswood-fired oven
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Alifu Dhaalu Atoll, Maldives

On-site Place