Pizzaiolo Line Cook - Baci Ristorante

Craft bold flavours in a kitchen that does It all!

At Baci Ristorante, every dish tells a story—and as part of our culinary team, you help bring it to life. Located inside the C Hotel by Carmens, Baci is a modern Italian restaurant with a central wood-burning oven and an open-concept kitchen that puts your passion on display.

Here, no two days are the same. One night you’re firing up handmade pastas and wood-fired pizzas in an intimate à la carte setting; the next, you’re helping execute a perfectly timed plated dinner for a special event. It’s the best of both culinary worlds—and the perfect place to grow your skills in a fast-paced, team-focused environment.

As part of Carmens Group, you’ll be supported by over 40 years of hospitality excellence—and empowered to put your creativity, precision, and pride into every plate.

Why work for Carmens Group?

• Flexible scheduling
• Career coaching & growth, including mentorship from our Director of Culinary
• Hands on experience working alongside seasoned Executive Chefs
• Great Place to Work Certified (2022-2024)
• Named Best Workplace in several award categories:
  • Most Trusted Executive Teams
  • Best Places to Work in Hospitality & Retail
  • Best Places to Work in Canada
  • Best Workplaces for Women
  • Best Workplaces for Mental Wellness
• Perks & Benefits
  • Pay on Demand – get paid when you need it
  • Global Hotel Discounts for your travels
  • Comprehensive Group RRSP & Health Benefits
  • Staff discounts at our restaurants
  • Culinary Apprenticeships & Red Seal Development
  • Wellness programs & staff events
  • Clear opportunities to grow into leadership roles
  • Employee recognition programs celebrating your achievements and milestones
  • Referral bonuses when you bring great talent to the team
  • Safe, inclusive and supportive workplace culture

Join a company that values your growth, wellbeing and passion – where your career is supported every step of the way.

Position details:

Job Type: part-time, permanent (30+ hours expected per week)
Vacancy: This posting is for an existing vacancy (replacement for a currently unfilled position)
Compensation: $19-22 per hour
AI Disclosure: Your application will be reviewed by our hiring team – we do not use artificial intelligence in the screening or selection of applicants for this position.

What you will be doing:

As a Pizzaiolo at Baci Ristorante, you’ll take center stage in our bright, open-concept kitchen—crafting authentic, wood-fired pizzas that are the heart of our Italian-inspired menu. Working with fresh, high-quality ingredients and a traditional wood-burning oven, you’ll bring precision, passion, and creativity to every pie.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Preparing and cooking wood-fired pizzas to order with speed, accuracy, and attention to presentation
• Executing menu items from start to finish—including dough stretching, topping assembly, oven monitoring, and plating
• Maintaining consistent quality and minimizing waste while working efficiently in a fast-paced environment
• Performing opening and closing duties as needed, including prep, station setup, and clean-down
• Upholding the highest standards of cleanliness, food safety, and station organization
• Ensuring the proper care, cleaning, and maintenance of the wood fire oven and all kitchen equipment
• Learning the details of our breakfast, lunch, and dinner menus to support service
• Communicating effectively with the kitchen team to ensure smooth and coordinated service
• Taking direction from the Executive Chef and Sous Chef while contributing ideas and leadership to the kitchen culture
• Exercising sound judgment and professionalism during high-volume service
• Making a meaningful impact by contributing to memorable guest experiences—one handcrafted pizza at a time
• Supporting the kitchen team with other duties as assigned

This role is perfect for someone with a love for authentic pizza-making, a strong work ethic, and a desire to be part of a team that takes pride in every plate.

What you bring to the table:

• Experience with restaurant, catering, or high volume kitchen environments
• Excellent knife skills and deep knowledge of cooking techniques
• Experience working with dough and wood fire pizza ovens an asset
• Safe Food Handler's Certificate (Required)
• Culinary Trade Certification or Read Seal (an asset)
• A passion for food and a drive to do your best every shift
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends and event based hours

We are Carmens Group—a proud Hamilton-born hospitality company with a mission to create extraordinary memories. Our venues include Carmens Event Centre, The C Hotel, The Lakeview, the Hamilton Convention Centre, fig&lemon Catering, The Arlington Hotel, and the Good Earth Food & Wine. Together, we’re shaping the future of Southern Ontario’s event and culinary scene—one unforgettable experience at a time.

Are you ready to take the lead?

If you're a dedicated culinary professional who thrives under pressure and wants to be part of the city’s most exciting events, this is your stage. Apply today and let’s create something extraordinary together.

Carmens Group makes certain there is an equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants for employment. Carmens Group will strive to provide accommodation to persons with disabilities in the recruitment process upon request. If you are selected for an interview and you require accommodation due to a disability during the recruitment process, please notify People & Culture upon scheduling your interview.

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