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It’s a Good Time to Be a Pizza Man

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We’re living in an age when a Beard Award–winning chef leaves his hometown to sling pizza here, so it’s not that surprising that pizza-makers are in high demand on Craigslist. But a look at the want ads makes it clear that the pizza trend isn’t going to let up anytime soon. Check out the latest postings, minus the ones that seem to be for slice joints and the one that seeks a chef de cuisine at a fast-paced upscale Chelsea spot (Co.?).

Brick Oven Pizza Chef (Williamsburg, Brooklyn) —“Experience Brick Oven Pizza Chef needed immediately. Only experienced need apply.”

Restaurant hiring staff, pizzaman (DUMBO) —“Pizzamaker, art of the pizza — this is your life. Starts at $12–$15 DOE”

Cooks for Small Wine Bar (Red Hook) —“We would love someone with Brunch, and artisanal pizza experience too! see a sample menu at: www.homemadebklyn.com”

******Woodburning Oven Pizza Chef******* (Williamsberg) —“AWARD WINNING WOODBURNING PIZZERIA IS SEEKING PROFESSIONAL PIZZA MAKER. APPLICANT MUST HAVE PRIOR WOODBURNING EXPERIENCE.”

Seeking Experienced Pizza maker/Manager —“Great opportunity for a new location, full-time position avaliable. Prior pizzeria experience is a MUST”

experienced PIZZA MAN (Brooklyn) —“I’m opening new pizzeria in Brooklyn. Need full-time (5–6 days/wk) pizza man.”

TRENDY new restaurant and bar in the Bronx seeking ALL positions (Bronx, NY) —“AVAILABLE POSITIONS: • Pizza Maker, • Sushi Chef …”

baker (TriBeCa) —“baker needed to make specialty pizza. tribeca location.”

It’s a Good Time to Be a Pizza Man