The Last Piece Café & Restaurant – Mulgrave, VIC

Join The Last Piece and bring authentic Napoletana pizza to life!

The Last Piece Café & Restaurant is looking for a passionate and experienced Napoletana Pizza Chef to join our kitchen team in Mulgrave.

We are looking for someone who takes pride in producing high-quality, authentic Neapolitan-style pizzas and enjoys working in a busy, professional kitchen. If you have a passion for Italian cuisine, excellent attention to detail and a love for creating great food, we would love to hear from you.

About the Role

As our Napoletana Pizza Chef, you will be responsible for preparing and cooking authentic Napoletana-style pizzas while maintaining consistently high standards of quality, presentation and taste.

Your responsibilities will include

- Preparing and cooking authentic Napoletana-style pizzas.
- Preparing pizza dough, sauces and toppings to the required standards.
- Managing dough fermentation, portioning and stretching.
- Operating and maintaining the pizza oven safely and efficiently.
- Ensuring pizzas are cooked to the correct temperature and standard.
- Maintaining consistency in size, presentation and quality.
- Preparing ingredients and maintaining adequate mise en place.
- Following food safety, hygiene and kitchen procedures.
- Keeping the pizza station clean, organised and well maintained.
- Working closely with the Head Chef and wider kitchen team.
- Assisting with general kitchen duties when required.
- Managing busy service periods efficiently while maintaining food quality.
- Minimising food wastage and maintaining appropriate stock levels.

What We're Looking For The ideal candidate will have:
- Proven experience as a Pizza Chef, preferably with Napoletana or wood-fired pizza.




- Strong knowledge of traditional Italian pizza-making techniques.
- Experience with dough preparation, fermentation and hand stretching.
- Experience working with a high-temperature pizza oven.
- Excellent attention to detail and consistency.
- Strong understanding of food safety and hygiene requirements.
- Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced kitchen.
- Good communication and teamwork skills.
- Reliability, punctuality and a positive attitude.
- A genuine passion for quality food and Italian cuisine.

Formal qualifications are valued, but practical pizza-making experience and the ability to consistently produce excellent Napoletana pizzas are essential.

What We Offer

- Competitive remuneration based on experience.
- A professional and supportive kitchen workplace.
- Opportunity to work with a passionate hospitality team.
- Opportunity to contribute ideas and creativity to our menu.
- Career development opportunities within the business.
- A busy and growing restaurant environment.
- Consistent standards and a strong focus on quality.

The Ideal Candidate You will be someone who takes pride in their craft, understands that great pizza starts with excellent dough, and enjoys delivering an excellent product every time.

If you are passionate about Napoletana pizza, Italian food and hospitality, we'd love to meet you.

Apply Now

Please send your resume and a brief cover letter outlining your pizza-making experience and availability.

Location: The Last Piece Café & Restaurant, Mulgrave VIC

Position: Napoletana Pizza Chef

Employment: Full time / Part-time / Casual opportunities available depending on experience

Job Types: Part-time, Casual

Pay: $35.00 – $40.00 per hour

Work Location: In person

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