Experienced Neapolitan Pizzaiolo – Wood-Fired Oven
Sapori Napoletani | Chicago, IL 60634
Sapori Napoletani is seeking an experienced Neapolitan Pizzaiolo / Wood-Fired Pizza Maker to join our growing culinary team.
Professional experience working with a wood-burning pizza oven is required. We are specifically looking for a pizzaiolo who understands how to manage a live wood fire, control oven temperature, work with Neapolitan dough, and consistently execute pizza in a high-temperature wood-fired oven.
This is not an entry-level pizza position. Candidates should already be comfortable working a wood-burning oven during active restaurant service.
Responsibilities
- Operate and manage a wood-burning Neapolitan pizza oven
- Build, maintain, and control a live wood fire throughout service
- Understand heat management, oven floor temperature, flame positioning, and recovery during volume
- Hand stretch and shape Neapolitan pizza dough
- Properly top, launch, turn, bake, and finish pizzas
- Produce consistent Neapolitan pizzas during high-volume service
- Understand proper dough handling, proofing, fermentation, and storage
- Recognize and adjust for changes in dough temperature and condition
- Maintain proper pizza station mise en place and pars
- Follow established recipes, portions, and presentation standards
- Maintain a clean, organized, and sanitary pizza station and oven area
- Assist with opening, prep, closing, and station organization
- Communicate effectively with the kitchen and management team
Qualifications
- Previous professional wood-burning pizza oven experience required
- Neapolitan pizza experience strongly preferred
- Strong experience hand stretching pizza dough
- Ability to independently manage a wood fire and high-temperature oven
- Understanding of Neapolitan dough and fermentation
- Ability to execute consistently during high-volume service
- Strong organization and cleanliness
- Dependable, punctual, and team-oriented
- Available for nights and weekends
Full-time and part-time opportunities available.
Competitive compensation based on experience.
Sapori Napoletani is a vibrant new Italian restaurant with a strong focus on authentic Italian food and hospitality. We are looking for a skilled pizzaiolo who takes pride in the craft and wants to become an important part of a growing team.
If you have real wood-fired Neapolitan pizza experience, we would love to meet you.
Pay: $20.00 - $28.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
Work Location: In person
