Our Family
Paul Welburn
Our Chef Patron Paul Welburn (previously awarded Michelin star at The Oxford Kitchen 2018) has trained and worked with some of the best chefs in the UK, cooking gently nostalgic British dishes with modern twists with influences from abroad. His career has already spanned top restaurants and now is focused on launching and evolving The Swan Inn to showcase his passion for seasonal and flavour driven dishes once again.
Giuliano Paolini
Our Restaurant Manager Giuliano has over a decade of experience working in hospitality with a focus on fine dining. Giuliano previously managed private dining at Le Manoir aux Quat'Saisons, working under Raymond Blanc and his two Michelin star kitchen.
Giuliano, who is originally from Melbourne, Australia, lives in Oxfordshire with his partner. He has been with us from the beginning and looks forward to welcoming you to the Swan Inn!
Peter Wilton
Originally from Cornwall, Peter's first job in the industry was in London working with Paul shortly after he became head chef of Rhodes W1. After just over 4 years there, and a couple of years working at Dinner by Heston Blumenthal, Peter worked with Paul, most recently at The Oxford Kitchen. In Peter's spare time he has been known to frequent the golf course...
Karen Cross
Having attained a hospitality degree in France, Karen moved to the UK in 2013 taking on a position at Belmond Le Manoir aux Quat'Saisons, Karen realised that to fulfil her ambition of improving her English she would need to work front of house. By 2019, while working at Le Manoir as Assistant Restaurant Manager, Karen won the UK Gold Service Scholarship to become a Gold Scholar, based on her outstanding front of house skills. At The Swan Karen ensures the ship runs smoothly!
Tomek Pigan
With many years experience behind a bar Tomek is a highly skilled mixologist as well as being WSET Level 3 qualified. Not satisfied just to make the cocktails we are familiar with Tomek loves to experiment with flavours to create new delights for our guests to sample.
Whole Family
"Over the next few weeks we will be introducing you to other members of The Swan family."
Jobs available
We want to find enthusiastic individuals with a genuine passion to deliver great customer care and service. If you would like to join our highly experienced, award-winning team, please contact us with your CV and why you want to join us to enquiries@swaninnislip.co.uk
We look forward to hearing from you!
Kitchen Porter - £23,000 plus TRONC
We want to find an enthusiastic individual with a genuine passion to deliver to work for Paul Welburn. The Swan Inn Restaurant is situated in the Oxfordshire village of Islip.
The restaurant is now looking for a passionate Kitchen Porter to join our Chef Patron Paul Welburn and his team. Paul is a Great British Chef has previously won a Michelin Star at Oxford Kitchen in 2018. In April we were recognised by the Good Food Guide as Very Good and we won Best Restaurant in Oxfordshire at the Ox in a Box awards 2023. In May we were recognised in the Michelin Guide and won Best Restaurant n Bucks & Oxon in the recent Muddy Stilettoes awards. We are an ambitious and caring team.
We are open 4 days per week for Lunch and Dinner and close on Sunday, Monday and Tuesday and offer competitive rates of pay including a share of the TRONC.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £23,000k plus a share of the TRONC
Expected start date: ASAP
If you are interested in this role or would like further details, then we would love to hear from you. Please forward applications with a covering letter and CV to Paul Welburn at enquiries@swaninnislip.co.uk
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