Pizza & Pasta Manager – Lead the Kitchen at Pizza Plenty!

Location: Plenty
Employment Type: Full-Time
Casual to start with - move to permanent after 3-6 months.

Start Date: ASAP

About Us

At Pizza Plenty, we're not just another pizza shop—we're a fast-growing, family-driven, flavour-obsessed powerhouse looking to take over Melbourne’s takeaway pizza scene. Our menu is built on quality ingredients, perfected doughs, Mediterranean inspiration, and damn good vibes. We take pride in what we do and we're looking for someone who wants to be part of something bigger.

The Role

We're on the hunt for an experienced, passionate, and hands-on Pizza & Pasta Manager to run the heart of the business

This isn’t just a cook’s gig. You’ll be overseeing prep, managing staff, refining recipes, improving kitchen systems, and making sure our pizzas and pastas hit the standard every single time. You’ll work closely with the owner and help shape what Pizza Plenty becomes next.

Your Key Responsibilities

Lead daily kitchen operations with a focus on quality, speed, and cleanliness
Prepare and cook pizza and pasta to spec (you’ll know how to stretch dough like a boss)
Oversee dough management, fermentation, and batch tracking systems
Maintain consistent food presentation and portion control
Train, mentor, and roster kitchen staff
Monitor food costs, minimise waste, and ensure inventory is well managed
Maintain a safe, clean, and compliant kitchen environment
Work closely with front-of-house to ensure service runs smoothly
Contribute to new menu ideas, specials, and seasonal changes

About You
Proven experience in a similar role
Deep knowledge of pizza dough (preferably fermentation-based methods) and fresh pasta prep
Can lead a team under pressure during high-volume service
Able to set and maintain high standards without cutting corners
Reliable, proactive, and solutions-focused
A communicator who thrives in a close-knit team
Food Safety Supervisor Cert preferred (or willing to obtain)

What We Offer
A growing, high-energy workplace with a supportive owner
Room to bring your ideas to the table
Career progression as we expand
A culture that values honesty, quality, humor, and hustle
Monthly reward and recognition

An unbelievably great team around you with top notch vibes.

Sound Like You?

We want passionate people who love food and leadership as much as we do. If you’re ready to bring skill, energy, and flavour to Pizza Plenty, hit Apply with your resume and a short note about why you’re keen.

For a quick discussion with the owner, contact Daniel on 0435 718 738.

Let’s make pizza and history together