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SFIZIO Modern Italian Kitchen

Host/Hostess

Phoenix, AZ · On-site

SFIZIO Italian Kitchen is hiring for our Casual and Fun, upscale Italian restaurant. We are looking for passionate people that care about people and high-quality service. We are looking for seasoned ...

The Italian Daughter

Line Cook

Scottsdale, AZ · On-site

$20 - $26/hr

Looking for an experienced Line Cook for a busy Italian Restaurant in N. Scottsdale. Duties may include: * Cooking on the hot line, pasta, sautee, or grill. * Ensuring high quality of food to company ...

Carrabba's Italian Grill

Host

Avondale, AZ

$10.85/hr

Come join the Evergreen Restaurant Group/Italian Restaurant Group, a franchisee of Outback Steakhouse as a Host, where your number one priority is to make our customers feel as if they are guests in ...

Carrabba's Italian Grill

Host

Chandler, AZ · On-site

Come join the Evergreen Restaurant Group/Italian Restaurant Group, a franchisee of Outback Steakhouse as a Host, where your number one priority is to make our customers feel as if they are guests in ...

Carrabba's Italian Grill

Host

Chandler, AZ

Come join the Evergreen Restaurant Group/Italian Restaurant Group, a franchisee of Outback Steakhouse as a Host, where your number one priority is to make our customers feel as if they are guests in ...

Carrabba's Italian Grill

Host

Avondale, AZ · On-site

$10.85/hr

Come join the Evergreen Restaurant Group/Italian Restaurant Group, a franchisee of Outback Steakhouse as a Host, where your number one priority is to make our customers feel as if they are guests in ...

Carrabba's Italian Grill

Line Cook

Avondale, AZ · On-site

$15.75 - $19.50/hr

Come join the Evergreen Restaurant Group/Italian Restaurant Group, a franchisee of Outback Steakhouse as a Line Cook, where you will be passionately preparing, portioning, and cooking food items to ...

Carrabba's Italian Grill

Line Cook

Avondale, AZ

$15.75 - $19.50/hr

Come join the Evergreen Restaurant Group/Italian Restaurant Group, a franchisee of Outback Steakhouse as a Line Cook, where you will be passionately preparing, portioning, and cooking food items to ...

Carrabba's Italian Grill

Server

Chandler, AZ · On-site

Come join the Evergreen Restaurant Group/Italian Restaurant Group, a franchisee of Outback Steakhouse, as a Server where you will make memorable first and last impressions with all your customers.

Carrabba's Italian Grill

Server

Chandler, AZ

Come join the Evergreen Restaurant Group/Italian Restaurant Group, a franchisee of Outback Steakhouse, as a Server where you will make memorable first and last impressions with all your customers.

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As of Aug 30, 2026, the average yearly pay for italian restaurant in Arizona is $47,368.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $31,553.00 and $59,709.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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An Italian restaurant is an establishment that specializes in serving traditional Italian cuisine. These restaurants typically offer dishes such as pasta, pizza, risotto, and various meat and seafood preparations, often using fresh ingredients and classic Italian recipes. The ambiance may reflect Italian culture with décor, music, and wine selections. Italian restaurants can range from casual pizzerias to upscale dining experiences. Their menus often emphasize regional specialties from different parts of Italy.

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In an Italian restaurant kitchen, collaboration is essential for smooth service. Chefs, line cooks, and kitchen staff work closely together to coordinate the preparation of pasta, sauces, and other dishes, often relying on strong communication and timing. The kitchen is usually fast-paced, especially during peak hours, so team members support each other by multitasking and helping out where needed. This environment offers valuable experience in high-volume food service and fosters a strong sense of camaraderie, which can lead to advancement opportunities within the restaurant or broader hospitality industry.

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To thrive as an Italian Restaurant Manager, you need strong leadership abilities, knowledge of Italian cuisine, and experience in restaurant operations, often supported by hospitality management education. Familiarity with point-of-sale (POS) systems, inventory management software, and food safety certifications is typically required. Excellent customer service, teamwork, and problem-solving skills help build a positive dining atmosphere and handle daily challenges. These skills are important for ensuring efficient operations, customer satisfaction, and the restaurant's overall success.

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Work EnvironmentRestaurant setting, customer service focusKitchen environment, food preparation
Employer & Industry UsageOwned or operated by restaurant managementEmployed by restaurants, hotels, or culinary institutions
Search & Comparison IntentLooking for restaurant jobs or dining optionsSeeking culinary professionals or chef roles

While an Italian Restaurant is a business providing dining services, an Italian Chef is a culinary professional specializing in Italian cuisine, often working within such restaurants. The restaurant focuses on customer service and management, whereas the chef emphasizes food preparation and culinary skills.

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Infographic showing various Italian Restaurant job openings in Arizona as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 76% Full Time, and 24% Part Time. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Hybrid job distribution, with an average salary of $47,368 per year, or $22.8 per hour.

Barback/Food Runner

Phoenix, AZ • On-site

SFIZIO Modern Italian Kitchen
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$15.15 - $26/hr

Full-time

Re-posted 28 days ago

Job description

SFIZIO Italian Kitchen is hiring for our Casual and Fun, upscale Italian restaurant. We are looking for passionate people who care about people and high-quality service. We are looking for seasoned leaders and team members that want to show our guests a dining experience that leaves them coming back for more.
Barback/Food Runner/Busser Needed for BUSY new Fun and Casual high volume upscale Italian Restaurant, Tatum & Deer Valley.
SFIZIO Modern Italian Kitchen
21050 N Tatum Blvd
Phoenix, AZ 85050

Qualifications:
  • Team Player.
  • Guest-first mindset.
  • Food Handlers Card.
  • Reliable Transportation.
  • Coachable.

Tipped positions are making upwards of $30 - $50/hour with tips.
  • Server.
  • Bartender.
  • Expo.
  • Busser.
We are an equal-opportunity employer.
About SFIZIO & The Pezzano Family:
WHO WE ARE: Located in north Phoenix, we are a family-owned, authentic scratch kitchen serving authentic Italian dining experiences and food. Our head chef and owner, Rocco Pezzano, emphasizes the belief that there is no room for compromise in ingredients: we only serve the best, freshest, and most authentic. Whenever possible, we use local and farm-raised ingredients. Our food focuses on quality and authenticity, hoping to satisfy our guests' Italian cravings.
OUR COMMITMENT/MISSION STATEMENT:
  • Providing the best and most excellent service to our patrons.
  • Create unique experiences and memorable dining opportunities.
  • Expand our outreach to let customers know what we provide them with; much like our motto: "like eating in Italy without the jetlag".
  • Become the employer of choice in Phoenix.