Wax Wineroom is a neighbourhood wine bar/listening room built around thoughtful wine, great music, and exceptional food. Our menu centres on naturally fermented sourdough pizzas and a small selection of seasonal share plates, with a focus on quality ingredients, consistency, and simplicity done well.
We're looking for a passionate and skilled Pizza / Sous Chef to join our opening team. You'll work closely with our Head Chef to help shape the kitchen, maintain high culinary standards, and deliver consistently exceptional food in a fast-paced, team-focused environment.
What You'll Be Doing
- Work alongside the Head Chef to execute a seasonal menu focused on sourdough pizzas and share plates.
- Prepare, stretch and cook high-quality pizzas with consistency and attention to detail.
- Assist in the day-to-day management of kitchen operations, including food preparation, service, and presentation.
- Maintain high standards of food quality, cleanliness, organisation, and kitchen efficiency.
- Help manage stock, ordering, and food costs to minimise waste and maximise profitability.
- Help ensure all food safety and workplace health and safety standards are met.
- Work closely with suppliers and the management team to maintain the quality and consistency of our offering.
- Contribute ideas to menu development and continuously improve kitchen systems and workflows.
- Foster a positive, respectful, and high-performing workplace culture.
About You
- Experience working in a quality restaurant, wine bar, or pizza-focused kitchen.
- Experience working with naturally fermented sourdough, including dough preparation, fermentation, stretching, and baking.
- Confident with dough handling, pizza preparation, and service.
- Organised, calm under pressure, and able to lead by example during busy services.
- Strong understanding of food safety, stock control, and kitchen operations.
- Passionate about quality ingredients, hospitality, and continuous improvement.
- A team player who enjoys working in a collaborative and positive environment.
What We Offer
- The opportunity to be part of an exciting new venue from the beginning.
- Work alongside an experienced Head Chef and ownership team.
- A supportive workplace with opportunities for growth and development.
- Competitive remuneration based on experience.
- Be apart of a growing group with the opportunity to grow internally within the group.
- Staff discounts and the chance to be part of a venue passionate about wine, food, and hospitality.
