Alessandro Daraoui

Lead Pizza Station Manager as a Master Pizzaiolo: preparation, shaping, and cooking of traditional Italian pizzas (Neapolitan, Tuscan, Roman, Teglia al taglio) for a high-volume local and tourist clientele.

Expert mastery of authentic techniques: manual/mechanical kneading, use of natural starters (poolish, biga), long fermentation (24-72h), Italian type 00 flours (Caputo, Molino Dallagiovanna, etc.).

Lead Pizza Station Manager as a Master Pizzaiolo: preparation, shaping, and cooking of traditional Italian pizzas (Neapolitan, Tuscan, Roman, Teglia al taglio) for a high-volume local and tourist clientele.

Expert mastery of authentic techniques: manual/mechanical kneading, use of natural starters (poolish, biga), long fermentation (24-72h), Italian type 00 flours (Caputo, Molino Dallagiovanna, etc.).

Hand-shaping without a rolling pin to achieve a perfect airy crust (cornicione) and uniform cooking in a traditional wood-fired oven (>450°C), adhering to Neapolitan and Tuscan pizza standards.

Autonomous station management: daily procurement of fresh ingredients (San Marzano DOP tomatoes, buffalo mozzarella/fior di latte, Tuscan extra virgin olive oils, local PGI products), inventory control, and waste minimization.

Peak service: production and cooking of 250 to 400 pizzas per day during high season (Pisa tourism + events), maintaining consistent quality and meeting deadlines.

Passionate and artisan pizzaiolo with over 20 years of experience in preparing and cooking authentic Italian pizzas (Neapolitan AVPN, Roman, Teglia). Complete mastery of traditional techniques: manual kneading, long fermentation, natural starters, high-temperature wood-fired oven cooking. Capable of managing intense services (up to 250-400 pizzas/day depending on the establishment) while maintaining impeccable quality and adhering to HACCP standards. Significant experience in training and knowledge transfer to teams, commis chefs, and apprentices (courses, internships, support for pizzeria openings). Rigorous, creative, customer- and results-oriented.