Dream Big - Join Villa Valentina!

Urban Italian Group is launching Villa Valentina, a modern Spanish farmhouse restaurant  with Mediterranean influences, opening in Slussen, Stockholm May 2026. The restaurant is UIG’s love letter to the Southern Mediterranean coast , inspired by Spanish farmhouses and defined by passion and love for social dining.

Villa Valentina is about sharing experiences and laughter with your friends and loved ones. We focus on a social, shareable dining experience, genuine hospitality, carefully selected ingredients and a menu designed to be enjoyed together, creating a warm and lively restaurant with personality at its core.

Set in the new heart of Slussen, Villa Valentina will be one of Scandinavia´s most significant openings, a large-scale, high-exposure venue designed for very high volume, with up to 350 seats during the summer season.

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Basta Instagram - A casual dining concept delivering great guest with strong value for guests.

Florentine Instagram Sweden | Instagram Spain - An international upscale casual trattoria delivering refined dining.

Trattoria Giorgio's Instagram - A lively 1960s Milanese trattoria in Östermalm.

Lola Maria Instagram - Vibrant Andalusian tapas, in the heart of Malmö.

Villa Valentina Instagram - Modern Spanish farm house concept with mediterranean influences. Opening June 2026.

About You & The Role

This role is for a Chef de Partie who takes pride in doing things properly and seeing the result over time.

You will work in a structured kitchen with clear standards and high volume. The days are busy and sometimes repetitive, but the satisfaction comes from mastering the details, keeping quality high under pressure, and knowing your section runs well because of you.

Progress here doesn’t come from fast titles or constant change. It comes from consistency, feedback, and taking responsibility day after day. People who do well enjoy being trusted with real ownership, improving through repetition, and being part of a team where standards matter.

If you like responsibility, clear expectations, and the feeling of finishing a service knowing you did the job properly, this environment will suit you.

Key Responsibilities

• Own your section & lead your colleagues within your section

• Prepare and cook dishes according to recipes and quality standards

• Ensure mise en place is completed up to standards, and organised before service

• Maintain consistency, speed, and precision during service

• Keep your section clean, organised, and service-ready at all times

• Communicate clearly with the kitchen team during service

• Support colleagues and contribute to a positive team environment

• Ensure full compliance of company's HACCP

Key Requirements

• Proven experience in a similar role within a fast-paced kitchen

• Strong communication and leadership skills

• Excellent organisational skills and ability to work under time pressure

• Good knowledge of food safety and hygiene regulations

• Ability to work independently while contributing to team success

• Ability to consistently deliver high-quality dishes in a high-volume environment

Benefits

Our team is full of big hearted and incredibly talented colleagues who will make sure you feel very welcomed from day one.

• Competitive market salary + tips

• Average of 40 hours a week

• Housing (T&Cs applies)

• Seasonal and permanent contracts

• 5000SEK referral bonus scheme for introducing a successful colleague

• Best on the market growth opportunities

• Regular performance reviews and salary evaluations

• Full onboarding, cross training and tailored career development plan

• The unforgettable annual UIG Gala party and team nights out

• International trips and possibility to work abroad

• Friends for life

What We Offer

Joining Urban Italian Group means becoming part of a vibrant, forward-thinking family where creativity meets collaboration:

• Growth & Vision: Be at the forefront of developing one of Scandinavia’s fastest-growing hospitality brands.

• Leadership Impact: Inspire and influence a dynamic team, leaving your mark on operations across multiple brands.

• Competitive Rewards: Enjoy a market-leading salary paired with performance-based bonuses.

• Professional Development: Access resources and training designed to elevate your culinary and leadership expertise.

• A Strong and Supportive Foundation: With our dedicated team behind you, cultivate a positive and thriving kitchen environment.