Mentorship Program at Gerardo’s Pizzeria

At Gerardo’s Pizzeria, we don’t just make pizza—we teach the craft, culture, and care that goes into every detail of a well-run restaurant. Our mentorship program is a hands-on opportunity to learn what it really takes to operate a successful food business—rooted in tradition, guided by sustainability, and fueled by passion.

This isn’t just shadowing—it’s hands-on, meaningful work with real responsibility. You’ll get an inside look at how a restaurant truly runs, from managing the dinner rush to prepping ingredients and kneading dough in the early hours.

At Gerardo’s Pizzeria, dough is more than an ingredient—it’s alive. It responds to temperature, hydration, and time. And when you work with it every day, you start to understand it on a deeper level. In our mentorship program, you’ll learn to work with this living element.

At Gerardo’s, sustainability isn’t a trend—it’s a commitment. We proudly source our flour from Shepherd’s Grain, a farmer-owned collective rooted in regenerative agriculture. Their no-till practices and focus on soil health produce richer grain, better nutrition, and a gentler footprint on the planet. Flour grown with intention makes for pizza that not only tastes better—but does better.

From day one, every ingredient matters. And in our mentorship program, you’ll get a behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to run a kitchen grounded in integrity—one that’s earned the Slow Food Award of Phoenix.

At Gerardo’s, we do things the way they’re done in Italy. Chef Gerardo spends his summers working in Italian kitchens, bringing home time-honored techniques and traditions that shape everything we do. Our mentorship program is built on these authentic values—where every team member works side by side, like family. In a true Italian restaurant, no job is too small, and everyone plays a role in creating something meaningful. That’s the experience we cultivate here at Gerardo’s.

With over 25 years in the restaurant industry, we believe that hospitality starts from within—through respect, curiosity, and a shared love of great food. At Gerardo’s, we’re passionate about passing on what we’ve learned, and we welcome every opportunity to keep learning ourselves.

There’s always room to grow, and our team is here to support you every step of the way.