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Working as a Pizzaiolo in Australia

An Italian passport is the best business card for finding work in restaurants in Australia. Italian pizzerias populate districts of Australia’s main cities.

The Italian expat community is very large in Sydney and Melbourne and there are entire districts named after Italian cities.

Here seasonality is felt less. Brisbane and Perth have smaller but growing rapidly communities and offer excellent perspective in the nutrition sector, even the Gold Coast can be economically gratifying.

Average Salary

$24 AUD/hour

Full Time: $4200 AUD per month
English Level
low
high

Reasonable Level

Employment
low
high

Highly requested

Job Appeal

GROWTH IN LAST FIVE YEARS

very hot

GROWTH IN LAST TWO YEARS

very hot

FUTURE GROWTH

Finding a good pizza chef in Australia is very hard, which is why employers are motivated to give sponsorship to those coming from Italy.

What about if you don’t have experience in the hospitality sector? It’s true that experience or having taken specific courses would help, however… it’s not necessary! One of the best workplaces for Italians is the kitchen. You’ll find yourself with pans and sauces, but you’ll be part of an international team.

One of the first steps you will require is good understanding of the English language. Imagine not knowing how to explain the difference between a vegetarian and a four seasons pizza, or the best method for making the dough rise: it wouldn’t be easy, right?

We can help you at our Italian and Australian offices, in which you’ll be able to speak Italian even on the other side of the world! In Italy, we will assist your choice of language courses that will be able to increase your knowledge quickly, while in Australia we’ll be able to equip you with the best tools to go in search of a job.

Our advice for a successful experience:

  • A letter of reference in support of your CV.
  • A course/experience as a pizza chef before departure.
  • Relying on our Australian offices during your job search.

GO STUDY’S ADVISED STRATEGY

1

General English course to achieve optimal knowledge of the language.

2

Professional cookery courses (VET or TAFE)

NECESSARY REQUIREMENTS

Hard Skills

  • Work Visa (Working Holiday Visa or Student Visa)

Soft Skills

  • Ability to work under pressure
  •  Quickness, efficiency and tidiness
  •  Aptitude to leadership and teamwork
  • Good communication skills

Certifications