Italian Cuisine Chef – The Swan Inn, Felsted
Authentic Italian Cuisine | Great Dunmow, Essex
About Us
Welcome to The Swan Inn at Felsted - a vibrant pub/restaurant, bringing the warmth and flavour of Italy to the heart of Felsted. We’re redefining casual dining with a true Italian soul. From authentic rich pastas to rustic tapas and time-honoured dishes, stone-baked pizzas by our master Italian Pizzaiolo. Must be able to cook a delicious Sunday Roast too!With seasonal alfresco dining and a growing local reputation, we’re now looking for a passionate, driven Italian cuisine Chef to join our team.
If you are a highly skilled and creative leader with a deep appreciation for authentic Italian cuisine, we would love to hear from you.
Live-In Accomodation Available
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the kitchen team and manage daily kitchen operations
- Ensure food quality and consistency across all dishes
- Maintain the highest standards of food hygiene and safety
- Supervise kitchen staff, fostering a positive, efficient work environment
- Manage inventory, ordering, and cost control
- Contribute ideas and collaborate on seasonal menu development
- Ensure timely preparation and flawless presentation of dishes
What We’re Looking For
- Proven Chef with experience in Italian cuisine.
- Able to prepare and cook a good Sunday roast is also a necessity.
- Comprehensive understanding of kitchen safety and food hygiene standards
- Proficient in food preparation and cooking techniques
- A leader with a passion for heritage, authenticity, and innovation in food.
- Natural leadership and team-building ability
- Strong financial acumen, including stock control, cost management, and waste reduction.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills
- Clear, confident communication skills
- Calm under pressure and thrives in a collaborative team setting
- Able to speak Italian is a bonus - although not specifically required.
Why Join Us?
- Be part of an exciting culinary journey in a growing location
- Work in a supportive and ambitious team
- Help shape a new standard of dining in Essex
Please note: This job description is a general overview and may evolve, flexibility and adaptability are key.
Pay: £30,000.00-£37,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Great Dunmow CM6 3DG: reliably commute or be willing to relocate with an employer-provided relocation package (preferred)
Experience:
- Italian cuisine: 2 years (preferred)
Language:
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (preferred)
Work Location: In person
