Stefano Romano
Head Pizzaiolo
Profile
Highly experienced Head Pizzaiolo with over 10 years of experience leading pizza kitchens in busy Italian restaurants. Expert in traditional and modern pizza preparation, menu development, and kitchen team management. Proven ability to maintain high food quality standards, manage kitchen operations efficiently, and train staff to deliver consistent and authentic pizza dishes.
Employment History
Head Pizza Chef / Head Pizzaiolo — Italian Bistro Restaurant
Boston, Massachusetts • Jan 2018 — PRESENT- Lead a team of 6 pizza chefs and kitchen assistants in a high-volume restaurant kitchen.
- Develop seasonal pizza menus and introduce new gourmet pizza recipes.
- Monitor pizza preparation processes to ensure consistent quality and presentation.
- Manage inventory, supplier coordination, and ingredient ordering.
- Train junior staff in dough preparation, topping techniques, and oven safety.
- Maintain strict food safety and hygiene standards across kitchen operations.
Senior Pizza Chef — Napoli Trattoria
Boston, Massachusetts • Jan 2014 — Dec 2018- Prepared artisan pizzas using traditional Italian recipes and fermentation techniques.
- Managed wood-fired oven operations during peak service hours.
- Assisted restaurant management in menu planning and ingredient sourcing.
- Supervised junior kitchen staff and ensured smooth kitchen workflow.
Education
Boston Culinary Institute
Advanced Diploma
Jan 2014 —Key Achievements
- Increased restaurant pizza sales by 20% through innovative menu additions.
- Successfully trained and promoted four junior pizza chefs into senior roles.
- Improved kitchen efficiency and reduced food waste by implementing better inventory management practices.
Professional Strengths
- Strong leadership and kitchen management abilities.
- Expertise in authentic Italian pizza-making techniques.
- Ability to maintain quality under high-pressure kitchen environments.
- Excellent communication and team coordination skills.
Technical Skills
- Pizza menu development and recipe creation
- Wood-fired and commercial oven management
- Dough fermentation and preparation techniques
- Kitchen leadership and staff supervision
- Inventory and ingredient management
- Food safety and sanitation standards
- Cost control and kitchen efficiency
- Staff training and mentoring
Personal Details
Boston
USA
(555) 963-2145
stefano.romano@email.com
Skills
Languages
English
Italian
Spanish
Hobbies
Experimenting with gourmet pizza recipes and new flavor combinations.
Participating in culinary competitions and food festivals.
Studying regional Italian cooking traditions.
Courses
ServSafe Food Protection Manager Certification —
Professional Pizza Chef Training Program —
HACCP Food Safety Certification —
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