Experienced Pizza Chef / Pizzaiolo

Full-Time Position | Sponsorship Available for the Right CandidateBuon Appetit – Camden NSWPay: $70,000 – $80,000 per year, depending on experienceBuon Appetit is a busy, family-owned Italian restaurant in Camden specialising in authentic handmade Italian food and traditional Napoletana-style wood-fired pizza.Built from a food truck into one of the area’s busiest hospitality venues, we are known for quality, consistency, strong kitchen standards, and high-volume service.We are currently seeking an experienced Wood Fire Pizza Chef to join our team full-time.This position is suited to someone who is already based in Australia, preferably NSW, and can reliably commute to Camden for work and attend an in-person trial. IMPORTANT — PLEASE READ BEFORE APPLYINGPlease do not apply if:

• You are not currently in Australia
• You are not based in NSW or cannot relocate/commute to Camden NSW
• You cannot attend an in-person paid trial
• You cannot reliably travel to and from work
• You do not have real experience working with wood fire pizza ovens
• You are only looking for remote sponsorship without being available to trial

We are receiving a high volume of unsuitable applications. Only applicants who can realistically work from our Camden location and attend a trial will be considered. About the RoleYou will be working with:

• Traditional high hydration dough
• Authentic Napoletana-style pizza
• Wood fire oven only — no gas ovens
• Fresh, quality ingredients and produce
• A fast-paced, high-volume kitchen environment
• Busy services of 300+ covers

Responsibilities

• Daily dough preparation and dough management
• Stretching, building, and cooking pizzas to a high standard
• Managing and maintaining wood fire oven temperature throughout service
• Preparing and organising ingredients for the pizza section
• Maintaining consistency, cleanliness, and presentation standards
• Working efficiently and calmly during busy service periods
• Following food safety, hygiene, and workplace procedures
• Working as part of a strong kitchen team

What We’re Looking For

• Proven experience with wood fire pizza ovens
• Experience handling high hydration dough
• Experience with Napoletana-style pizza preferred
• Ability to work under pressure in a high-volume kitchen
• Strong attention to detail and consistency
• Reliable, motivated, and team-focused
• Good communication skills
• Passion for traditional Italian pizza and hospitality

What We Offer

• Full-time stable position
• Competitive salary based on experience
• Sponsorship available for the right candidate
• Friendly team and supportive workplace
• Family-owned business with strong kitchen culture
• Long-term opportunity within a growing business
• Monday and Tuesday closed every week

Roster

• Wednesday to Friday nights
• Saturday lunch and dinner
• Sunday lunch and dinner
• Monday and Tuesday closed

LocationBuon Appetit
40 Elizabeth St
Camden NSW 2570 Experience:

• Wood Fire Pizza: 3 years preferred
• High Hydration Dough: 3 years preferred
• Pizza: 5 years preferred

Licence/Certification:

• Food Safety Supervisor Certificate preferred
• Certificate III in Commercial Cookery or higher preferred

Work Authorisation:Australia preferredWork Location:In personTo ApplyIf you are an experienced wood fire pizza chef, currently located in Australia, able to attend a trial, and able to reliably commute to Camden NSW, please apply through Indeed with your resume and relevant experience.Pay: $78,000.00 per yearBenefits:

• Visa sponsorship

Application Question(s):

• Are You Able and willing to attend a trial? if so When is your Availability?
• We make more than 300+ Pizza's on busy Nights. are you comfortbale with working in a fast-paced environment? can you keep up?

Experience:

• Wood FIre Pizza: 3 years (Required)

Licence/Certification:

• Certificate III Commercial Cookery (Required)

Work Authorisation:

• Australia (Required)

Work Location: In person