East Pizzeria is a growing kosher artisan pizzeria looking for an experienced kitchen leader to oversee daily operations, food quality, staff management, and kitchen systems.
This is a hands-on leadership role. We are looking for someone who enjoys both cooking and managing people, and who can help build a highly organized and consistent kitchen.
Please apply only if you're dependable, hardworking, and prepared to thrive in a fast-paced environment while growing with our team. We value dedication, reliability, and a strong work ethic, and we believe exceptional effort should be recognized and rewarded.
Responsibilities
- Lead and supervise daily kitchen operations
- Train, coach, and develop kitchen staff
- Ensure consistent food quality and presentation
- Maintain recipe standards and portion control
- Manage prep production and inventory levels
- Place food orders and communicate with vendors
- Monitor food costs and reduce waste
- Create efficient kitchen systems and workflows
- Maintain cleanliness, organization, and health department standards
- Assist with catering and special events
- Work closely with ownership to improve menu items and operations
Qualifications
- Kitchen management or chef experience
- Strong leadership and team-building skills
- Experience managing inventory, ordering, and food cost controls
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Strong organizational and communication skills
- Attention to detail and commitment to consistency
- Experience with pizza, baking, dough fermentation, or artisan food production is a major plus
What We’re Looking For
The ideal candidate is not just a cook. We want someone who takes ownership, solves problems, develops staff, and helps build a kitchen that can scale.
This person should be comfortable leading a team, maintaining standards, and creating systems that allow the restaurant to grow.
About Us
East Pizzeria is Columbus’ only kosher artisan pizzeria. We focus on high-quality ingredients, handmade dough, and creating a unique dining experience for our community. We are growing and looking for a key leader who wants to grow with us.
Compensation
- Competitive salary based on experience
- Growth opportunities
- Performance bonuses available for the right candidate
This is an excellent opportunity for a chef or kitchen manager who wants significant responsibility and the chance to help build something special from the ground up.
Work Location: In person
Pay: $60,000.00 - $70,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Paid training
Location:
- Columbus, OH 43213 (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Columbus, OH 43213 (Required)
Work Location: In person
