Experienced Pasta Chef

Sanremo The Italian Restaurant Ltd - New; Bath; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff meals

Employee discounts

Flexible working patterns

Job summary

Sanremo The Italian Restaurant – Bath is seeking an experienced Pasta & Pizza Chef to join our kitchen team. You will craft fresh handmade pasta and authentic pizzas, delivering consistently excellent dishes using high-quality ingredients.

We value passion for genuine Italian cuisine, the ability to work well under pressure, and a team-oriented approach in a busy restaurant environment. Competitive hourly pay and supportive working conditions are offered.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Pasta Chef, Pizza Chef, or Italian Chef.
• Experience making fresh handmade pasta from scratch.
• Experience preparing and cooking traditional pizzas.
• Ability to work efficiently under pressure.
• Excellent attention to detail and reliability.

Responsibilities

• Prepare fresh handmade pasta dough from scratch and shape pasta varieties.
• Cook and assemble pasta dishes to a high standard.
• Prepare and stretch pizza dough and bake authentic Italian pizzas.
• Maintain kitchen hygiene and food safety standards.
• Work closely with Head Chef and kitchen team.

Skills

Pasta making

Pizza making

Italian cuisine

Attention to detail

Team player

Food safety

Job description

Experienced Pasta & Pizza Chef Sanremo The Italian Restaurant – Bath

Pay: £14.00–£18.00 per hour (depending on experience)

Join Our Team

Sanremo The Italian Restaurant is looking for an experienced and passionate Pasta & Pizza Chef to join our kitchen team. If you have a genuine love for authentic Italian cuisine, experience making fresh pasta by hand, and can produce exceptional pizzas, we'd love to hear from you.

This is an exciting opportunity to work in a busy, friendly restaurant where quality ingredients, traditional techniques, and consistency are at the heart of everything we do.

Key Responsibilities

Pasta

• Prepare fresh handmade pasta dough from scratch.
• Shape, cut, and produce a variety of traditional pasta.
• Cook pasta dishes to a consistently high standard.
• Develop and contribute new pasta recipes and seasonal specials.
• Ensure excellent presentation, flavour, and consistency.

Pizza

• Prepare and stretch fresh pizza dough.
• Produce authentic Italian pizzas using fresh, high-quality ingredients.
• Operate pizza ovens safely and efficiently.
• Maintain consistency during busy service periods.

General Kitchen Duties

• Maintain exceptional food hygiene and kitchen cleanliness.
• Ensure food quality and portion control standards are met.
• Assist with stock control and minimise food waste.
• Work closely with the Head Chef and kitchen team.
• Follow all food safety and health & safety procedures.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Pasta Chef, Pizza Chef, or Italian Chef.
• Strong knowledge of authentic Italian cuisine.
• Experience making fresh handmade pasta from scratch.
• Experience preparing and cooking traditional pizzas.
• Ability to work efficiently under pressure.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Reliable, punctual, and a positive team player.
• Passion for producing outstanding food.

What We Offer

• Competitive pay: £14.00–£18.00 per hour, depending on experience.
• Friendly and supportive working environment.
• Opportunity to work with high-quality ingredients.
• Career development opportunities.
• Staff meals and employee discounts.
• Flexible working patterns where possible.

Compensation: Competitive salary