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Pizza Maker

Twin Oaks, MO · On-site

$15 - $18/hr

... Italian restaurants near their home on The Hill in St. Louis. After years of picking up their ... They hired a pizza chef to prepare the South St. Louis-style pizza they loved, using Provel ® ® ...

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Head Chef - Italian Cuisine

Davie, FL · On-site

$65K - $70K/yr

About Us Don Marko Pizza & Pasta is a family-owned Italian restaurant in Davie, Florida. We are looking for an experienced Head Chef to lead our kitchen, maintain high food quality, and help us ...

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Head Chef - Italian Cuisine

Davie, FL · On-site

$65K - $70K/yr

About Us Don Marko Pizza & Pasta is a family-owned Italian restaurant in Davie, Florida. We are looking for an experienced Head Chef to lead our kitchen, maintain high food quality, and help us ...

... Italian restaurants near their home on The Hill in St. Louis. After years of picking up their ... They hired a pizza chef to prepare the South St. Louis-style pizza they loved, using Provel ® ® ...

Pizza Cook

Washington, PA · On-site

$17 - $21/hr

Career Advancement Opportunities Job Summary We are seeking a passionate and skilled Pizza Chef to join our Pizza team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in the food industry with ...

... Italian restaurants near their home on The Hill in St. Louis. After years of picking up their ... They hired a pizza chef to prepare the South St. Louis-style pizza they loved, using Provel ® ® ...

... Italian restaurants near their home on The Hill in St. Louis. After years of picking up their ... They hired a pizza chef to prepare the South St. Louis-style pizza they loved, using Provel ® ® ...

... Italian restaurants near their home on The Hill in St. Louis. After years of picking up their ... They hired a pizza chef to prepare the South St. Louis-style pizza they loved, using Provel ® ® ...

... Italian restaurants near their home on The Hill in St. Louis. After years of picking up their ... They hired a pizza chef to prepare the South St. Louis-style pizza they loved, using Provel ® ® ...

... Italian restaurants near their home on The Hill in St. Louis. After years of picking up their ... They hired a pizza chef to prepare the South St. Louis-style pizza they loved, using Provel ® ® ...

... Italian restaurants near their home on The Hill in St. Louis. After years of picking up their ... They hired a pizza chef to prepare the South St. Louis-style pizza they loved, using Provel ® ® ...

Pizza Cook

Wilmette, IL · On-site

$21 - $25/hr

... Italian American favorites. The atmosphere is casual, energetic, and welcoming, making Pizza By Sal ... Chef; under the direct supervision of Executive Chef, Executive Sous Chef and/or Sous Chef. The ...

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How much do italian pizza chef jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 6, 2026, the average hourly pay for italian pizza chef in the United States is $17.42, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $15.87 and $18.27 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is an Italian pizza chef?

An Italian Pizza Chef is responsible for preparing authentic Italian-style pizzas, using traditional recipes and techniques. They handle dough preparation, sauce making, ingredient selection, and oven operation to achieve high-quality, flavorful pizzas. Additionally, they ensure kitchen cleanliness, maintain food safety standards, and may create new recipes based on regional Italian flavors. This role requires skill in dough stretching, baking, and balancing flavors to deliver an authentic Italian pizza experience.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an Italian pizza chef?

To succeed as an Italian Pizza Chef, you need expertise in dough preparation, pizza baking techniques, ingredient selection, and relevant culinary training or certification. Familiarity with commercial ovens, dough mixers, hand-stretching tools, and adherence to hygiene and safety standards is essential. Creativity, attention to detail, time management, and team communication are valuable soft skills in this role. These abilities ensure consistently high-quality pizzas, efficient kitchen operations, and a positive customer dining experience.

What are some typical challenges Italian pizza chefs face in a busy restaurant setting?

Italian Pizza Chefs in bustling restaurants often manage high order volumes, requiring efficient multitasking and consistent attention to quality under pressure. Balancing the proper fermentation of dough, precise timing for baking, and maintaining ingredient freshness are ongoing challenges. Additionally, coordinating with kitchen staff and front-of-house teams is vital for smooth operations during peak hours. Developing strong organizational skills and adaptability can help new chefs excel in this dynamic environment.

How much do Italian Pizza Chefs get paid?

Italian Pizza Chefs typically earn between $12 and $20 per hour, depending on experience, location, and establishment. Skilled chefs with certifications or specialized training may earn higher wages, especially in high-end or busy pizzerias.

What are the most commonly searched types of Italian Pizza Chef jobs?

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What states have the most Italian Pizza Chef jobs?

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Infographic showing various Italian Pizza Chef job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 77% Full Time, and 23% Part Time. Highlights an 100% Physical job distribution, with an average salary of $36,235 per year, or $17.4 per hour.

Pizza Maker

Imo's Pizza

Twin Oaks, MO • On-site

$15 - $18/hr

Full-time

Re-posted 24 days ago


Imo's Pizza rating

5.1

Company rating: 5.1 out of 10

Based on 20 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz


Job description

DESCRIPTION
Imo's Pizza is hiring immediately for Pizza Makers! Apply (easily) online today!
  • Starting pay of $15-18 hourly PLUS tips(Avg $17.50-$20+/hour combined)
  • Higher pay and raises based on experience, availability, and performance

Schedule:
  • Full and Part time positions available
  • All shifts available - Days, nights, and weekend positions are available

Responsibilities:
  • Stock, rotate, and maintain clean work area and pizza table
  • Prepare the best quality Imo's Pizza and following our recipe
  • Scheduled daily cleaning throughout entire store
  • Follow management direction correctly
  • Help organize and properly put away stock
  • Daily prepare and stock correct amount of items and ingredients for given day plus

Benefits:
  • Set schedules (know your schedule ahead of time and flexibility when you need it!)
  • Competitive Pay (Base hourly wage PLUS tips)
  • Employee meal discounts
  • Regular interval raises based on overall job performance
  • Promotion opportunities and expanded job roles based on overall job performance

REQUIREMENTS
  • Must be on time
  • Must have positive attitude
  • Must have great work ethic
  • Must be a team player
  • Must correctly follow directions and training

Ed and Margie Imo began their journey to St. Louis pizza history as a pair of young, hardworking St. Louisians who fell in love, started a family and dreamt of owning their own home.
As devoted Catholics, they would wait until 11:30 every Friday night to order a meat-topped pizza from one of the many Italian restaurants near their home on The Hill in St. Louis. After years of picking up their pizzas safely after midnight, a simple idea launched a phenomenon...
"Wouldn't it be nice if someone would deliver the pizza to us?"
They opened their first pizza parlor in 1964 at Thurman and Shaw Avenues in St. Louis. It was open evenings only, offering pick-up and delivery. Ed continued to work as a tile setter, slicing squares of linoleum by day and pizza by night. Their first kitchen consisted of a used oven, two refrigerators and a stove they purchased for $75.
With no experience in retail and little experience in cooking, the Imos fueled their vision with stamina and determination. They hired a pizza chef to prepare the South St. Louis-style pizza they loved, using Provel®® cheese instead of mozzarella on that famous thin crust. Marge answered the phone and prepped the salads, and the pair used an old tackle box as their first cash register.
People all around the neighborhood were simply amazed that they could have dinner delivered right to their door, and the idea didn't take long to catch on. Nine months after opening the first store, they opened another, and another...and then another. By 1985 they had 30 stores and opened up the business to franchisers.
The children of Ed and Marge are now running the day to day operations of Imo's and they are poised for rapid growth. This is due to the recent relocation of their franchise operation to a new 72,000 square foot warehouse and 10,000 square foot office at the new headquarter at 17th and Delmar in downtown St. Louis. The 96 stores should increase to well over 100 in the next year.

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