Pizza Chef
"Hospitality expert, paddle tennis enthusiast"
You bring your expertise, enthusiasms, and curiosities; and we’ll provide you with a space to play.
- Full Time – Permanent Contract
- Earnings to £36,000/annum, including TRONC (Tips & Service Charge)
- Onsite Role
- Based at Mad Swans in the South Downs (in-between Farnham & Alton)
Mad Swans is looking for a full-time Pizza Chef to join our budding team here at Mad Swans in the South Downs.
Mad Swans in the South Downs is located in Blacknest near to Farnham & Alton.
Full Address: Frith End Road, Blacknest, Hampshire, GU34 4QL
Find out more about Mad Swans and what The Times had to say about our first opening at Mad Swans in the Mendips:
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What we do
We are experts in our field, committed to creating boundary-pushing social spaces that spark meaningful connections through play in nature.
Mad Swans is a countryside hangout for mavericks. The unruly. The friendship groups you wish you were in. The families you want to hang out with. For evenings that go on forever. And weekends that become folklore. Come for a good time. Come for a long time. Come for a breath of fresh air. Whoever you are. Come as you are.
Social play spanning Padel Tennis, Pickleball, Darts, Shuffleboard and Golf gives guests the chance to explore one game or sample them all, across a few hours, a day, or a long weekend. We’re all about great food, which is why we’ve teamed up with experts in their field to create two distinct dining experiences and endless ways to enjoy them. The Potting Shed proudly boasts a menu of refreshing takes on Brasserie classics while, in The Hangout, the focus is on shareable plates with no compromise on flavour. But wherever guests find themselves, from course to court, the meadow to the orchard, they’re never far from a plate of something delicious to satisfy any craving. And, for evenings that go on forever, an Eco Cabin for the night is only a starlit walk through the wilderness away.
What we can do for you
We understand that there’s more to life than work, which is why our roles are designed to allow exploration, from long-time passions to brand-new intrigues.
We believe that to be interested is to be interesting – that means industry-leading training within and outside of your specified job role. If you have a question, we want to provide you with the tools to answer it. As we make our start in the world, our team need to be able to wear a few different hats, which we treat as an opportunity, allowing you to take considered detours into topics of interest, in the pursuit of a broader, richer perspective.
And out of hours, our guests’ playground is yours too. Enjoy the wide variety of green spaces, and the games they host, at an exclusive rate. You’ll have the opportunity to get involved in all things Mad Swans, from padel lessons to cocktail workshops, after all, we want you to be as excited by our product as we are.
What there is to it
As our Pizza Chef, you’ll be at the heart of the action, handcrafting pizzas with fresh, quality ingredients and ensuring every guest enjoys the perfect slice. A chance to bring flair, creativity, and consistency to our new and exciting Mad Swans in the South Downs.
The key duties and responsibilities of this role will include:
- Prepare and cook pizzas to a consistently high standard
- Hand stretch dough, manage toppings, and operate the pizza oven with skill and care
- Work closely with both the kitchen and front-of-house teams to ensure the best service
- Be a part of a kitchen environment that’s positive, respectful, and high – performing
- Maintain impeccable hygiene and food safety standards so that every dish meets guest expectations
- Help to complete weekly stock takes and manage orders, deliveries for pizza related orders, whilst ensuring all SOP’s, recipe specifications, and procedures are followed through the use of Procure Wizard
- Represent Mad Swans and the wider company with pride and professionalism
- Report any Health & Safety issues, potential hazards, accidents or near misses to the Head Chef who will report them to Senior Management Team during the weekly H&S meeting
This is a full-time permanent position and will work any five days out of seven. Earnings for this role are to £36,000/annum, including TRONC (Tips & Service Charge).
Location – this is an onsite role and will be located at Mad Swans in the South Downs, Frith End Road, Blacknest, Hampshire, GU34 4QL.
Working Hours – working 48 hours a week, shift times will vary throughout the week and the kitchen operational times will be from 6.00 am to 11.00 pm.
Working Days – this role will work any five days out of seven and will involve working on weekends on a regular basis. Working hours will vary in line with the operating calendar and needs of the business.
Who we’re looking for
We are looking for a Pizza Chef who is:
- Previous experience as a Pizza chef, working with wood-fired/ stone pizza ovens
- Genuine passion for food, creativity and high standards
- Strong understanding of dough preparation and cooking techniques
- Focused on the food quality, presentation and hygiene
- An excellent communicator
- Potential to be a good leader
- Strong organisational skills and able to multi-task
- Happy to be hands-on and assist with the day-to-day duties as part of a small team
- Self-driven and highly motivated
- Happy and able to work as part of a team
- Proactive, positive and resilient by nature
- Solutions driven
- Able to multitask
- Comfortable working in a very fast paced environment
- Ability to use kitchen equipment such as dishwashers, cookers, etc.
- Food Safety Level 3 qualification is desirable but not essential
Please note, you must be eligible to work in the UK as we are unable to sponsor any work permits or visas.
What is in it for you
- Tips & Service Charge
- Free Parking
- Free Employee Meal whilst on shift
- Wage Stream – access your pay for hours worked before pay day
- Employee Discounts on Food, Sports, Activities, Cabins and in the Retail Shop
- Reward & Recognition Initiatives
- Team Social & Well-being Activities & Events
- Employee Referral Scheme Bonus
- Mad Swans Water Bottle
- Mad Swans Hoodie
- Plant your own tree at Mad Swans
How to Apply
If you believe you have what it takes to come on-board and would like to be part of something new and exciting, we would love to hear from you. Please simply apply by hitting the apply button.
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Recruitment Agencies
We are not working with any recruitment agencies at this time. As such, we do not accept any speculative CV’s and/or candidate profiles and are, therefore, unable to consider these.
