Pizza Chef

Casual Pizzaiolo
Cibaria Manly | Pavoni Plus Pty Ltd

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.

To apply, please send your resume and a brief introduction outlining your experience to careers@maestrohospitality.au