Careers at Pizzaiolo

We are always accepting applications and looking for great people to join our team. If you are interested in working with us please reach out! Tell us a little bit about yourself and include a copy of your resume.

Kitchen {Back of House} Inquiries: email brandon@pizzaiolooakland.com

Dining Room {Front of House} Inquiries: email gina@pizzaiolooakland.com


Current Openings


BARISTA

This is a job for someone who loves working with people and who has a passion for coffee, tea, food, and hospitality! The ideal candidate has several years of experience as a barista working in high volume, fast paced, restaurants and/or cafes.

Open for 20 years, Pizzaiolo’s beloved morning cafe reopened in February of 2025 to incredibly positive reception from our community. We are so proud of our morning service and we are looking for individuals who are excited to contribute to its success and growth. As a barista at Pizzaiolo you will be trained on all other front-of-house cafe positions and be part of a tight knit, hardworking team.

This is a full time position with opportunities for growth.

Other job requirements

  • To train across and master all other positions in our morning service, including counter server and food runner

  • Greet guests with a friendly and warm demeanor

  • Pay attention to detail

  • Be able to multitask and support the broader team depending on the service needs that arise on any given shift

  • Describe the selection of food and beverage to guests by offering interesting, thoughtful, and accurate descriptions

  • Anticipate guest needs, offer suggestions, and respond urgently and appropriately to any questions or issues that may arise

  • Be an enthusiastic team player and approach work with a positive and professional attitude



sERVER

This is a job for who loves working with people and who has a passion for cocktails, wine, food, and hospitality! The ideal candidate has experience serving in casual-fine dining restaurants, great knowledge of California and Italian wine, and an understanding of spirits and classic cocktails.

Open for 20 years, Pizzaiolo prides itself on providing exceptional yet unfussy service, delicious seasonal food made with love, and a warm and eclectic atmosphere.

This is a part time position with opportunities to become full time.

Other job requirements

  • Describe the selection of food and beverage to guests by offering interesting and thoughtful descriptions

  • Anticipate guest needs, offer suggestions, and respond urgently and appropriately to any questions or issues that may arise

  • Be an enthusiastic team player and approach work with a positive and professional attitude

    to apply, send a cover letter + a resume to gina@pizzaiolooakland.com


LINE COOK

This is a job for someone who wants to move fast, get better every week, and be part of a tight, hardworking kitchen team. We want cooks who take pride in doing things well, staying sharp under pressure, and helping the whole line win service together.

If you like physical work, high standards, real teamwork, and the satisfaction of getting crushed on a busy night and coming out strong, you’ll probably like it here.

As a line cook at Pizzaiolo you’ll work the line during prep and service, help keep your station clean and dialed, and be expected to show consistency, urgency, and focus. This is not a stand around job. It’s for someone who likes being engaged, learning by doing, and becoming genuinely excellent at the craft.

What you’ll do

  • Set up and break down your station with speed and attention to detail

  • Prep ingredients cleanly, efficiently, and consistently

  • Cook and plate food to the restaurant’s standards

  • Communicate clearly with chefs and teammates during service

  • Keep your station stocked, organized, and clean at all times

  • Follow food safety and sanitation standards

  • Help with receiving orders, storage, cleaning, and general kitchen tasks as needed

  • Shoe up ready to work, on time, every time

What we are looking for

  • Kitchen experience is great, but attitude, work ethic, and willingness to learn matter just as much

  • Calm under pressure

  • Fast, focused, and physically capable

  • Takes pride in details and consistency

  • Respects the team and contributes to a positive kitchen culture

  • Open to feedback and interested in improving

  • Able to stand for long periods, lift kitchen supplies, and handle a busy service

to apply, send a cover letter + a resume to brandon@pizzaiolooakland.com

photo by Laura Jaeger