Pizza Chef – Live and Work in New Zealand
Dreaming of combining your passion for Italian cuisine with a New Zealand adventure?
Join our busy, authentic Italian Restaurant and Wine Bar on the beautiful beachfront in Dunedin, New Zealand. We are passionate about traditional Italian cooking; serving fresh handmade pasta, wood-fired Napoletana pizza, and antipasti using premium local and imported Italian ingredients.
With a loyal local following and a busy summer season ahead (December- March), we are looking for an experienced Pizza Chef to become an important part of our kitchen team from October/November onwards.
About the role
This will be working in our pizzeria, producing authentic Napoletana style pizza either from our wood-fired oven or rotating Marana oven at our adjacent wine bar – maintaining the quality, consistency, and standards our guests expect.
We’re looking for someone who has:
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At least 3 years’ experience as a Pizza Chef in a busy Pizzeria
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Strong experience in Napoletana dough production, hand stretching and using a wood-fired oven
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A passion for authentic Italian cuisine
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Excellent organisation and attention to detail
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Good English communication skills
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A positive attitude and pride in their work
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The ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced kitchen environment
What you’ll enjoy
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A 5-day working week with two consecutive days off
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Competitive pay plus 8% holiday pay
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Your first week’s accommodation provided
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Assistance finding long-term accommodation
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Working with premium Italian ingredients – for example Caputo flour/Mutti tomatoes
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A supportive international and local team
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A well-organised kitchen with high professional standards
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Opportunities to learn, develop, and grow your career
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Living and working by the ocean in one of New Zealand’s most beautiful cities
Visa opportunities
Under 30? You may be eligible for a New Zealand Working Holiday Visa.
Over 30? If you have the right experience, we can support a New Zealand Work Visa application for the Chef de Partie position.
Why New Zealand?
New Zealand offers a different pace of life — a chance to enjoy your career while experiencing a more relaxed lifestyle.
On your days off, you can explore beautiful beaches, mountains, hiking trails, wildlife, surfing, and some of the country’s most spectacular scenery.
On your days off, you can explore beautiful beaches, mountains, hiking trails, wildlife, surfing, and some of the country’s most spectacular scenery.
Ready for your next adventure?
Send your CV and a short introduction to: work@esplanadegroup.co.nz
We’d love to hear from you and help you start your New Zealand journey.