Pizzaiolo - Basta Gävle!

Urban Italian Group; Gävle kommun; On-site; SEK 312,000 - 446,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary + tips

Housing (T&Cs applies)

Seasonal and permanent contracts

Referral bonus scheme for introducing

Job summary

Basta, part of Urban Italian Group (UIG), is hiring a Pizzaiolo to join a high-volume pizza operation in Sweden. You will uphold dough handling, topping, baking and presentation standards in a fast-paced kitchen, delivering consistent quality service.

We value precision, cleanliness and teamwork. Competitive salary with tips, housing options, annual growth opportunities, and seasonal/permanent contracts are offered.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a similar role within a fast-paced kitchen.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.
• Excellent organisational skills and ability to work under time pressure.
• Good knowledge of food safety and hygiene regulations.
• Ability to work independently while contributing to team success.
• Ability to consistently deliver high-quality dishes in a high-volume environment.

Responsibilities

• Own your section & lead your colleagues within your section (IF applying for Senior Pizzaiolo).
• Prepare and cook dishes according to recipes and quality standards.
• Ensure mise en place is completed up to standards, and organised before service.
• Maintain consistency, speed, and precision during service.
• Keep your section clean, organised, and service-ready at all times.
• Communicate clearly with the kitchen team during service.
• Support colleagues and contribute to a positive team environment.
• Ensure full compliance of company's HACCP.

Skills

Leadership

Time management

Food safety

High-volume cooking

Communication

Job description

Dream Big - Join Basta!

Basta is a casual dining restaurant brand, offering great guest experiences in beautifully designed places. With a colourful inspiration from the narrow streets of Amalfi up to the north of Milano, we are proud of our generous food and an authentic Italian hospitality.The concept is a part of Urban Italian Group (UIG) and we are a family of 350 amazing people that keeps growing, serving over 3000 guests daily across our 11 trattorias.

About You & The Role

This role is for a Pizzaiolo who takes pride in doing things properly and delivering consistent results, service after service.

You will work in a structured, high-volume pizza section with clear standards for dough handling, topping, baking, and presentation. The pace is fast and the work is repetitive at times, but the satisfaction comes from precision, rhythm, and maintaining quality under pressure. Great pizza here is the result of focus, timing, and respect for the process.

Progress in this role doesn’t come from fast titles or constant change. It comes from consistency, feedback, and taking responsibility for your station every day. Pizzaiolos who do well enjoy mastering the craft through repetition, working clean and organized, and being part of a team where standards are non-negotiable.

If you value clear expectations, responsibility in your section, and the feeling of finishing a service knowing every pizza left the oven exactly as it should, this environment will suit you.

Key Responsibilities

Pizza Station Operations

• Own your section & lead your colleagues within your section (IF applying for Senior Pizzaiolo)

• Prepare and cook dishes according to recipes and quality standards

• Ensure mise en place is completed up to standards, and organised before service

• Maintain consistency, speed, and precision during service

• Keep your section clean, organised, and service-ready at all times

• Communicate clearly with the kitchen team during service

• Support colleagues and contribute to a positive team environment

• Ensure full compliance of company's HACCP

Key Requirements

• Proven experience in a similar role within a fast-paced kitchen

• Strong communication and leadership skills

• Excellent organisational skills and ability to work under time pressure

• Good knowledge of food safety and hygiene regulations

• Ability to work independently while contributing to team success

• Ability to consistently deliver high-quality dishes in a high-volume environment

Benefits

Our team is full of big hearted and incredibly talented colleagues who will make sure you feel very welcomed from day one.

• Competitive market salary + tips

• Average of 40 hours a week

• Housing (T&Cs applies)

• Seasonal and permanent contracts

• 5000SEK referral bonus scheme for introducing a successful colleague

• Best on the market growth opportunities

• Regular performance reviews and salary evaluations

• Full onboarding, cross training and tailored career development plan

• The unforgettable annual UIGGala party and team nights out

• International trips and possibility to work abroad

• Friends for life

What We Offer

Joining Urban Italian Group means becoming part of a vibrant, forward-thinking family where creativity meets collaboration:

• Growth & Opportunity: Develop your skills within one of Scandinavia’s fastest-growing hospitality groups, with real opportunities to grow into senior kitchen roles.

• Learn from Strong Leaders: Work alongside experienced Head Chefs and Sous Chefs who support your development and help you refine your craft.

• Competitive Rewards: Enjoy a competitive salary and stable working conditions in a professional kitchen environment.

• Professional Development: Gain hands-on experience, structured training, and the chance to expand your culinary knowledge across different concepts.

• A Supportive Team Environment: Be part of a positive, respectful kitchen culture where teamwork, quality, and pride in the craft come first.