Roberto Napolitano
Reservoir,Australia
Summary
Results-driven pizza chef with a focus on high-quality preparation and customer satisfaction in fast-paced environments. Skilled in managing kitchen operations, training staff on best practices, and maintaining food safety standards while fostering teamwork and collaboration.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Store Manager/Pizza Chef
Little Naples
Melbourne, Vic
01.2025 - Current
- Hand-stretched pizza dough in fast-paced kitchen to ensure quality and freshness of menu items.
- Operated and maintained oven to achieve authentic Neapolitan-style results.
- Managed kitchen inventory to guarantee adequate supplies for uninterrupted pizza production.
- Trained new staff on pizza-making techniques and kitchen protocols for consistency.
- Supported kitchen team with stock rotation and cleaning to uphold HACCP standards.
- Collaborated with front-of-house staff to improve customer experience through efficient service during peak times.
- Trained and supervised staff to enhance customer service skills.
Shop manager/Pizza Chef
Prefisso 3088
Melbourne, Vic
07.2022 - 11.2024
- Managed daily shop operations, ensuring excellent customer service and streamlined workflow.
- Oversaw preparation of doughs and sauces to maintain high standards of quality.
- Monitored ingredient quality and portion sizes to reduce waste and control costs.
- Delivered consistent results during peak hours and special events under pressure.
- Engaged with customers to gather feedback, driving improvements in operational efficiency.
- Collaborated with suppliers to secure timely delivery of products and materials.
Pizza Chef
Baby Pizza
01.2020 - 01.2022
- Mastered pizza preparation techniques in high-volume, fast-paced kitchen to ensure quality and consistency.
- Assisted chefs with mise en place, dough production, and topping stations to streamline workflow.
- Ensured compliance with food-safety procedures and maintained a clean workspace.
- Fostered positive, team-focused environment to enhance collaboration and morale.
Education
High School Diploma - Accounting
ITC "Riccati-Luzzati'
Treviso, Italy01-2014
Certificate III & IV - Commercial Cookery
Victorian Institute Of Technology
Melbourne, VIC01-2023
Skills
- Customer relations
- Problem-solving skills
- Conflict resolution
- Team collaboration
- Reliability
- Willingness to learn
- Positive mindset
References
Available on request
Timeline
Store Manager/Pizza Chef
Little Naples
01.2025 - Current
Shop manager/Pizza Chef
Prefisso 3088
07.2022 - 11.2024
Pizza Chef
Baby Pizza
01.2020 - 01.2022
High School Diploma - Accounting
ITC "Riccati-Luzzati'
Certificate III & IV - Commercial Cookery
Victorian Institute Of Technology