Casual Pizza Chef

Maestro Hospitality Group; Manly; On-site; AUD 39,000 - 50,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Casual employment under the HAC Award

Consistent hours for the right person

Opportunity to work in a Chef-Hatted-?

Career development across Maestro'sVen

Staff meals on shift

Employee discounts

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Maestro Hospitality Group is seeking an experienced Casual Pizzaiolo for our Cibaria Manly kitchen, opposite Manly Beach. The role focuses on dough production, fermentation, stretching, and pizza cooking to our venue standards.

Candidates should demonstrate 1–3 years’ Pizzaiolo experience in a professional kitchen, strong food-safety knowledge, and the ability to work under pressure in a busy environment including weekends and holidays.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years' experience as a Pizzaiolo in a professional commercial kitchen
• Demonstrated experience in dough production, fermentation management, stretching, and pizza cooking techniques
• Experience working in high-volume hospitality environments
• Strong understanding of food safety, hygiene, and kitchen compliance standards
• Ability to work efficiently under pressure and as part of a professional kitchen brigade
• Strong communication and organisational skills
• Availability to work weekdays, weekends, evenings, and public holidays as required
• Formal culinary qualifications are highly regarded.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, ferment, portion, and manage pizza dough production
• Stretch, top, and cook pizzette to established venue standards
• Monitor product quality, consistency, and presentation during service
• Maintain stock levels and assist with ordering requirements
• Ensure food safety and sanitation standards are consistently upheld
• Work collaboratively with the wider kitchen team during service
• Contribute to menu development and seasonal specials where required
• Assist with training and mentoring junior kitchen staff

Skills

Pizzaiolo experience

Dough production

Fermentation management

Pizza cooking techniques

Food safety

High-volume hospitality

Communication

Organisational skills

Flexibility with shifts

Education

Formal culinary qualifications

Job description

Located directly opposite Manly Beach, Cibaria Manly is a Chef-Hatted Italian dining destination that celebrates the rich traditions of Italian food, wine, and hospitality. Since opening, Cibaria has become a favourite among locals and visitors alike, offering a vibrant dining experience across a large-scale venue overlooking one of Australia's most iconic beaches.

Our menu showcases the best of Italian cuisine, from antipasti and handmade pasta to artisanal gelato, cocktails, premium wines, and our signature pizzette program. As part of Maestro Hospitality, Cibaria offers the opportunity to work alongside some of Australia's most respected Italian hospitality professionals.

We are currently seeking an experienced Casual Pizzaiolo to join our kitchen team.

Position Requirements

To be considered for this role, applicants must have:

• Full Australian working rights
• Minimum 1–3 years' experience as a Pizzaiolo in a professional commercial kitchen
• Demonstrated experience in dough production, fermentation management, stretching, and pizza cooking techniques
• Experience working in high-volume hospitality environments
• Strong understanding of food safety, hygiene, and kitchen compliance standards
• Ability to work efficiently under pressure and as part of a professional kitchen brigade
• Strong communication and organisational skills
• Availability to work weekdays, weekends, evenings, and public holidays as required
• Formal culinary qualifications are highly regarded.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare, ferment, portion, and manage pizza dough production
• Stretch, top, and cook pizzette to established venue standards
• Monitor product quality, consistency, and presentation during service
• Maintain stock levels and assist with ordering requirements
• Ensure food safety and sanitation standards are consistently upheld
• Work collaboratively with the wider kitchen team during service
• Contribute to menu development and seasonal specials where required
• Assist with training and mentoring junior kitchen staff

What We Offer

• Casual employment under the Hospitality Industry (General) Award
• Consistent hours available for the right candidate
• Opportunity to work within a Chef-Hatted venue
• Career development opportunities across Maestro Hospitality's portfolio of award-winning venues
• Staff meals while on shift
• Employee discounts across participating Maestro Hospitality venues
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

If you are passionate about Italian cuisine, take pride in your craft, and are looking to further your career within a leading hospitality group, we would love to hear from you.