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Mauro Greco

Sydney,New South Wales

Summary

Culinary Expertise: Italian Cuisine, Pizza Making (Wood-fired, Gas), Dough Preparation, Menu Development, Roasting, Food Safety & Hygiene.

Kitchen Management: Staff Management & Supervision, Rostering, Inventory Control, Cost Control, Supplier Relations, Quality Assurance.

Leadership & Training: Team Leadership, Staff Training & Mentoring, Recruitment, Performance Monitoring.

Operational Skills: High-Volume Production, Fast-Paced Environment Management, Problem Solving, Opening New Venues.

Soft Skills: Communication, Teamwork, Adaptability, Attention to Detail.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Head Pizza Chef

Fraternity Club
Wollongong
04.2024 - 11.2025

Led a team of 5-6 pizza chefs, managing all aspects of the pizza section.

Operated a Marana Forni rotating oven to produce 1600-1800 pizzas weekly.

Oversaw dough preparation, ingredient ordering, roasting, food safety supervision, staff training, and hiring.

Awarded "Best Pizza 2025" for the club in NSW.

Head Pizza Chef

Glorietta North Sydney
10.2019 - 05.2022

Instrumental in the successful opening of a new restaurant as Head Pizza Chef.

Managed and supervised a team of 3-4 pizza makers, producing approximately 1200 pizzas in 5 days (lunch and dinner shifts).

Responsible for rostering, ordering, food cost management, menu development, and supplier relations.

Oversaw the supply of pizza dough to other company restaurants and trained new staff across various locations.

Recognized multiple times in Broadsheet's Top 10 best pizzas in Sydney.

Head Pizza Chef

Bnk Cafe
05.2022 - 04.2024

Managed the pizza section, overseeing daily operations and quality control.

Responsible for training new staff and developing new menu items.

Controlled food costs and managed inventory for the pizza department.

Head Pizza Chef

Motza Pizza
03.2019 - 10.2019

Pioneered the opening of a new restaurant featuring Marana Forni gas and wood-fired ovens.

Developed and implemented the initial menu for pizza, pasta, and salads.

Managed overall kitchen operations with a primary focus on high-volume pizza production, achieving 800-1000 pizzas sold weekly.

Responsible for staff training, supplier negotiations, food cost control, and ensuring food safety compliance.

Head Pizza Chef

Imperia up Erskinevile
06.2018 - 03.2019

Played a key role in the opening of a large, multi-level venue with a wood-fired pizza oven.

Developed the pizza menu, managed food costs, created staff rosters, and handled ordering.

Trained and mentored new pizza chefs, ensuring high standards of quality and efficiency.

Senior Sous Chef

Frankies Pizza Bye the Slice
50 Hunter Street
01.2014 - 04.2018

Managed kitchen operations and led the pizza section during the Head Chef's absence in a high-volume pizza bar.

Consistently produced 500-600 pizzas on busy nights.

Education

High School Diploma -

Apc Australia

Skills

    Highly skilled and passionate Head Chef with over 10 years of extensive experience in fast-paced Italian cuisine and Pizzerias, specializing in authentic Italian pizza Proven ability to manage high-volume operations, lead and train culinary teams, and consistently deliver exceptional quality under pressure Expert in all aspects of pizza production, from dough preparation to oven management, with a strong focus on cost control, menu development, and food safety

Certification

Diploma of Business | Australian Pacific College (Finished 2016)

Certificate III in Commercial Cookery | TAFE NSW Western Sydney Institute (Finished)

Reference number

Aaron Crinis | Owner of Glorietta | 0417451115

Richard | Owner of Motza Pizza | +61423591264

Stephen McGlines | Owner of bnk | +61 403 018 505

Additional Information

MAURO GRECO Email: Maurogreco085@gmail.com | Phone: +61 0436107254 Location: Sydney, Australia (Permanent Resident)

Languages

Italian
Native or Bilingual
English
Full Professional

Timeline

Head Pizza Chef

Fraternity Club
04.2024 - 11.2025

Head Pizza Chef

Bnk Cafe
05.2022 - 04.2024

Head Pizza Chef

Glorietta North Sydney
10.2019 - 05.2022

Head Pizza Chef

Motza Pizza
03.2019 - 10.2019

Head Pizza Chef

Imperia up Erskinevile
06.2018 - 03.2019

Senior Sous Chef

Frankies Pizza Bye the Slice
01.2014 - 04.2018

High School Diploma -

Apc Australia
Mauro Greco