Il Leone is a wood fired Neapolitan pizza garden on Peaks Island, Maine, offering a unique island dining experience just a 15 minute ferry ride from downtown Portland, with ferries running nearly every hour. Il Leone’s pizza is 100 percent naturally leavened with a 72 hour sourdough fermentation, and produced using ingredients sourced from Maine organic farms and Italy - “wood fired pizza magic,” according to the New York Times!
Il Leone is seeking a Kitchen Manager and Pizzaiolo/a for our 2025 season lasting from approximately Memorial Day weekend - Labor Day weekend. Compensation includes a generous base salary + profit sharing end of season bonus, as well as access to unique, affordable housing on Peaks Island throughout the summer season if needed.
Responsibilities include working the wood fired pizza oven (experience a plus but not required for the right candidate), stretching/topping pizzas; overseeing quality control and food safety throughout the operation; managing line/kitchen staff duties; overseeing and assisting with daily prep; overseeing and helping with daily setup/cleanup; ordering and maintaining food and beverage inventory; managing/maintaining the weekly staff schedule and more!
Perks include amazing team vibes and working outdoors on a beautiful Maine island in the summer, with opportunities for beach breaks between lunch and dinner service.
Pizza experience is a plus but not required for the right candidate if there is a passion and desire to learn our style of pizza making (Chef/owner will provide training in our style of pizza and all necessary support to get the right candidate up to speed).
Experience working in a fast-paced restaurant operation and commercial kitchen environment is required.
Interested applicants should reply to this posting with resumes and we will be in touch!