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551 Campbell Street, Tofino, BC

Basic Goodness Pizzeria

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551 Campbell Street, Tofino, BC

Hiring a Pizzaiolo/Pizza Chef for Authentic Neapolitan Style Pizza

Tofino, BC (view on map)

Posted 3 days ago

Job Description

Quick Overview

• Competitive salary wage ($60,000 - $65,000/year depending on experience)
• Participation in shared tip pool
• Complimentary Housing (Utilities not included)
• Long-fermented dough program
• Year-round position
• Opportunity to grow within a structured pizza program

About Basic Goodness

Basic Goodness is a year-round wood-fired pizzeria located in Tofino on the west coast of Vancouver Island.

Our dough is long-fermented and handled with discipline every day.

Peak nights can reach around 200 pizzas, and we are building a two-person pizza team that runs the oven with consistency and calm even during busy service.

The Role

We are hiring a Pizza Chef to work alongside the Lead Pizzaiolo and support the execution of the pizza program during service.

This is a hands-on role for someone who already has experience in a wood-fired or high-volume pizza kitchen and wants to continue developing their craft within a disciplined system.

Responsibilities

• Stretch dough and prepare pizzas during service
• Support the wood-fired oven during busy periods
• Assist with daily dough production and fermentation prep
• Maintain consistency, organization, and station rhythm
• Support the Lead Pizzaiolo in executing a stable pizza program

Requirements

• Experience with Neapolitan or wood-fired pizza
• Familiarity with long-fermented dough
• Ability to execute clean, consistent hand stretching
• Comfort working in a fast-paced, high-volume kitchen
• Ability to perform consistently during busy service
• Interest in developing your craft within a structured program

Food Safe Level 1 preferred.
Applicants must have legal authorization to work in Canada.

Compensation

• Competitive hourly wage ($60,000 - $65,000/year depending on experience)
• Participation in the restaurant’s shared tip pool
• Housing may be available for the right candidate

About the Kitchen

Basic Goodness operates with a working leadership model where the team supports one another during service.

We run a small, disciplined kitchen where preparation, communication, and rhythm keep the oven calm even on the busiest nights.

How to Apply

Please send your resume to operations@basicgoodnesspizzeria.com and a short note describing your experience with fermentation and wood-fired pizza. We are reviewing candidates immediately and setting up conversations this week.

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