Pizza Chef – Vito’s Sydney

Sunday Co; Sydney; On-site; AUD 39,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly rate

Stable late-night hours

Job summary

Vito's in Sydney is seeking a Late Night Pizzaiolo to own the pizza section during service, ensuring dough, toppings, and baking meet our New York–Italian standards.

You will work closely with the kitchen team to maintain flow, speed, and consistency during peak late-night hours, while keeping a clean, food-safe workstation and supporting stock control. This role offers an opportunity to be part of a growing, quality-driven venue with a strong team culture.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of dough handling and fermentation.
• Ability to work efficiently under pressure during late-night service.
• High attention to detail and pride in consistency.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, stretch, and cook pizzas to a high standard with consistency and speed.
• Manage the pizza section independently during late-night service.
• Maintain dough quality, fermentation, and portioning standards.
• Operate and manage pizza ovens safely and efficiently.
• Ensure all prep for service is completed to standard before service begins.
• Maintain a clean, organised, and food-safe workstation at all times.
• Work collaboratively with the kitchen team to ensure smooth service flow.
• Assist with stock control and minimise waste.

Skills

Dough handling

Fermentation knowledge

Under pressure

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Tools

Pizza ovens

Job description

As our Late Night Pizzaiolo, you will take ownership of the pizza section during service, ensuring every pizza reflects the standards and style of Vito's. You'll be working closely with the kitchen team to maintain flow, speed, and consistency during peak late-night hours.

Key responsibilities

Prepare, stretch, and cook pizzas to a high standard with consistency and speed

Manage the pizza section independently during late-night service

Maintain dough quality, fermentation, and portioning standards

Operate and manage pizza ovens safely and efficiently

Ensure all prep for service is completed to standard before service begins

Maintain a clean, organised, and food-safe workstation at all times

Work collaboratively with the kitchen team to ensure smooth service flow

Assist with stock control and minimise waste

About you

Strong understanding of dough handling and fermentation (New York style preferred)

Ability to work efficiently under pressure, especially during late-night service

High attention to detail and pride in consistency

Reliable, punctual, and able to work late hours (including weekends)

Positive attitude and strong team mentality

About us

The soon to be open Vito's is a New York–Italian restaurant in Sydney bringing classic red-sauce energy, late-night atmosphere, and serious pizza to the table.

Competitive hourly rate based on experience

Stable late-night hours

Opportunity to be part of a growing, quality-driven venue

Supportive kitchen culture focused on consistency and development

Working Hours

Primarily evening and late-night shifts, including weekends.

If you’re passionate about pizza, thrive in a late-night kitchen, and want to be part of a strong, focused team, we’d love to hear from you.