Job Description
An established neighbourhood restaurant, Il Forno is a tribute to Italian culture and history, bringing together seasonal Australian and Italian produce, thoughtful cooking and warm, genuine hospitality.
Our pizzas are made with a high-hydration, house-made dough fermented for ****** hours and cooked in a Moretti stone oven.
As we continue to grow and evolve Il Forno, we're looking for an experienced pizzaiolo who takes pride in their craft and wants to become a long-term part of the restaurant.
The Role
You'll take responsibility for the day-to-day operation of our pizza section, from dough preparation and fermentation through to service.
Our dedicated pizza station sits at the front of the restaurant and is visible to guests as they arrive, making the pizzaiolo an important part of the Il Forno experience as well as our kitchen team.
Your responsibilities will include:
Preparing and managing our house-made, high-hydration pizza dough
Managing the ****** hour fermentation process
Portioning, shaping and stretching dough
Preparing and maintaining ingredients and mise en place for the pizza section
Topping, firing and finishing pizzas throughout service
Working confidently with our Moretti stone oven
Maintaining consistency, quality and presentation across approximately ***** pizzas per service
Managing the organisation, cleanliness and readiness of the pizza section
Monitoring stock and communicating requirements with the Head Chef and wider kitchen
Working closely with an additional pizza hand during busy Friday and Saturday services
Contributing ideas and input into the future development of our pizza offering
You'll work closely with our Head Chef and kitchen team, while having a high degree of independence and ownership over the pizza section.
About You




We're looking for someone who is:
Experienced specifically in pizza preparation and service
Confident managing dough production and long fermentation processes
Experienced working with high-hydration dough
Comfortable independently managing a pizza section during service
Confident working at volume while maintaining consistency and quality
Reliable, organised and calm under pressure
Particular about the quality and consistency of their work
Comfortable working in an open, guest-facing section of the restaurant
Passionate about Italian food, quality produce and the craft of pizza making
Interested in becoming a long-term member of a small restaurant team
Formal cookery qualifications are beneficial but not essential.
Demonstrated pizza experience, technical ability and an understanding of dough are more important to us.
What We Offer
Full-time position with a stable Wednesday–Sunday roster
Monday and Tuesday off each week
Predominantly afternoon and evening hours
Early finishes by hospitality standards, generally around 9:30pm
$75,000–$85,000 + super, depending on experience
Staff meals
Ownership of a dedicated pizza section
Additional support during busy Friday and Saturday services
Small, close-knit kitchen and restaurant team
Opportunity for creative input as our pizza menu continues to develop
Prospect to grow with the restaurant and take on greater responsibility over time
Established restaurant with an exciting next chapter ahead
Hampton location, only a few minutes' walk from Hampton Station
We are looking for someone to join us as soon as possible, but finding the right person for the role and our team is important to us.
Applicants must be available to work Wednesday through Sunday.
Sponsorship may be considered for the right candidate.

📌 Pizza Chef / Pizzaiolo (Victoria)
🏢 Il Forno Hampton
📍 Victoria