A historic pub in Great Dunmow is being reimagined. Opening soon, The Starr Inn will offer seasonal food, carefully selected drinks and welcoming hospitality in one of Essex's most characterful settings.

We’re looking for friendly, enthusiastic, and passionate Team Members to join us at The Starr.

At The Starr, we’re more than just a pub. We’re a busy, food-led gastro restaurant at the heart of our community, serving fantastic seasonal dishes, quality drinks, and genuine hospitality. Whether it’s a relaxed lunch, family celebration, date night, or a legendary Sunday roast, we want every guest to leave planning their next visit.

If you love people, enjoy working as part of a team, and thrive in a busy environment, we’d love to hear from you.

What You’ll Be Doing

· Delivering warm, friendly, and professional service to every guest

· Taking food and drink orders with confidence and enthusiasm

· Serving great food and quality drinks to our guests

· Building knowledge of our menus, wines, beers, and specials

· Working across the restaurant, bar, and terrace areas

· Supporting your teammates to ensure smooth service

· Helping maintain high standards of cleanliness and presentation

· Creating memorable experiences that keep guests coming back

We’re looking for a hardworking, reliable, and positive Kitchen Porter to join the team at The Starr.

Every great kitchen needs great people behind the scenes, and our Kitchen Porters are the backbone of our operation. Without clean equipment, organised workspaces, and support where it’s needed most, the magic simply doesn’t happen.

At The Starr, we’re passionate about great food, fantastic hospitality, and creating memorable experiences for our guests. We’re looking for someone who takes pride in their work, enjoys being part of a team, and isn’t afraid to roll up their sleeves.

What You’ll Be Doing

· Washing pots, pans, crockery, cutlery, and kitchen equipment

· Keeping the kitchen clean, organised, and safe throughout service

· Supporting the chefs with basic food preparation when required

· Receiving and storing deliveries

· Maintaining excellent hygiene and food safety standards

· Helping to keep all kitchen and back-of-house areas spotless

· Being an essential part of a busy and successful kitchen team

Great Hospitality Starts with Great People

We’re looking for an energetic, passionate, and people-focused Assistant Manager to join the team at The Starr.

At The Starr, we’re proud to be at the heart of our local community, serving exceptional food, quality drinks, and warm hospitality. Whether guests are joining us for a quick lunch, a family celebration, a relaxed dinner, or our famous Sunday roast, we strive to make every visit memorable.

As Assistant Manager, you’ll play a key role in leading the front-of-house team, supporting the General Manager, and ensuring every guest receives an outstanding experience from the moment they walk through the door.

What You’ll Be Doing

· Supporting the day-to-day management of the business

· Leading by example during service and creating exceptional guest experiences

· Supervising, motivating, and developing the front-of-house team

· Assisting with recruitment, onboarding, training, and team development

· Helping to drive sales through outstanding service and product knowledge

· Working closely with the kitchen team to ensure seamless service

· Managing reservations, guest feedback, and special events

· Supporting stock control, ordering, and labour management

· Maintaining high standards of cleanliness, presentation, and compliance

· Acting as Duty Manager and taking responsibility for the business when required

Love Great Food? So Do We.

We’re looking for a talented and enthusiastic Chef de Partie to join our passionate kitchen team at The Starr.

At The Starr, we’re more than just a pub. We’re a destination for fantastic food, great drinks, memorable celebrations, and relaxed dining with family and friends. We take pride in serving fresh, seasonal dishes made with quality ingredients, all delivered with genuine hospitality and a touch of creativity.

Whether it’s a leisurely lunch, a special occasion dinner, or a Sunday roast that keeps guests coming back for more, our kitchen is at the heart of everything we do.

What We’re Looking For

· Have a genuine passion for producing high-quality, freshly prepared food

· Be confident running at least two sections within a busy kitchen

· Follow recipes and specifications while maintaining excellent standards

· Have 3-4 years’ experience in a professional kitchen environment

· Possess solid knife skills and a good understanding of classical cooking techniques

· Thrive under pressure while keeping a positive attitude and a sense of humour