Meet Our Team
General Manager
Assistant Manager – Operations Support
Assistant Manager - Operations Lead
Matthew Walker
Matt brings extensive hands-on experience leading pizzerias and food trucks across the Oklahoma City metro. As a longtime operator and co-owner, he has overseen daily restaurant operations, staffing, payroll, scheduling, customer relations, and mobile food service logistics.
Known for his people-first leadership style, Matt
Matthew Walker
Matt brings extensive hands-on experience leading pizzerias and food trucks across the Oklahoma City metro. As a longtime operator and co-owner, he has overseen daily restaurant operations, staffing, payroll, scheduling, customer relations, and mobile food service logistics.
Known for his people-first leadership style, Matt believes great pizza is only part of the experience — how customers are treated matters just as much. His background in both business and the military has shaped his disciplined, adaptable approach to leadership, helping restaurants navigate growth, challenges, and changing conditions. At My Okie Heart Pizza, Matt ensures every guest interaction reflects our values: quality, community, and Oklahoma pride.
Assistant Manager - Operations Lead
Assistant Manager – Operations Support
Assistant Manager - Operations Lead
Gayland Toriello
Gayland is a seasoned culinary and operations professional with deep experience leading kitchens and managing high-volume food operations throughout Oklahoma City. His background as an executive chef and sous chef brings strong expertise in food quality, inventory control, cost management, staff training, and kitchen effi
Gayland Toriello
Gayland is a seasoned culinary and operations professional with deep experience leading kitchens and managing high-volume food operations throughout Oklahoma City. His background as an executive chef and sous chef brings strong expertise in food quality, inventory control, cost management, staff training, and kitchen efficiency.
Recognized for excellence at multiple culinary events, Gayland is known for his commitment to scratch-made food, consistency, and team development. As Operations Lead, he oversees food preparation standards, workflow, and back-of-house execution — ensuring every pizza meets My Okie Heart Pizza’s quality expectations while keeping operations running smoothly and safely.
Assistant Manager – Operations Support
Assistant Manager – Operations Support
Assistant Manager – Operations Support
(Position Currently Not Filled)
Once the restaurant opens and this position is filled, the Assistant Manager – Operations Support will help drive the day-to-day operations of My Okie Heart Pizza, supporting both the brick-and-mortar location and the mobile pizza trailer. Working closely with the General Manager and Operations Lead, this ro
(Position Currently Not Filled)
Once the restaurant opens and this position is filled, the Assistant Manager – Operations Support will help drive the day-to-day operations of My Okie Heart Pizza, supporting both the brick-and-mortar location and the mobile pizza trailer. Working closely with the General Manager and Operations Lead, this role helps ensure front- and back-of-house operations run smoothly across all service environments.
From supporting service flow and customer experience to assisting with staff coordination, systems, and quality standards, this position is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced setting and values teamwork, consistency, and community-focused service. We look forward to welcoming the right person to grow with our team and help bring great Oklahoma pizza to neighborhoods across the metro.