Chef & Event Executive

Experienceguildford; Guildford; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company as an Event Host for Italian Cooking Masterclasses, where you'll engage with guests, teach pasta-making, and create memorable experiences. This role offers opportunities for growth, competitive salary, and a chance to share your passion for Italian cuisine.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Opportunities for growth

Regular team socials

28 days holiday

Complimentary staff food and drinks

Qualifications

• Ability to engage and entertain small groups.
• Knowledge of Italian cuisine and food preparation.
• Comfortable speaking in front of audiences.

Responsibilities

• Host engaging pasta-making events for small groups.
• Ensure guest satisfaction and secure positive reviews.
• Prepare antipasto dishes and manage event logistics.

Skills

People Interaction

Passion for Italian Cuisine

Event Management

Job description

Are you passionate about Italian cuisine and love connecting with people? Do you have a flair for entertaining and a knack for creating memorable experiences?

If so, we want you to join our Pasta Evangelists team as an Event Host for Italian Cooking Masterclasses!

What you'll do at Pasta Evangelists:

1. Host engaging events for small groups (around 15 people) where you'll teach the art of pasta making and share your love of Italian food.
2. Ensure every guest leaves with a smile, feeling inspired and ready to recommend us. Secure glowing 5-star reviews on Google and TripAdvisor by delivering exceptional events.
3. Sourcing and preparing antipasto dishes tailored to dietary preferences, adding an extra layer of authenticity to the experience.
4. Manage product stocking, rotation, and daily orders based on the week's class activities.
5. Set up the event space to our high standards, creating a warm and welcoming atmosphere. Work closely with our Events team and attend workshops led by Chef Roberta to continually hone your skills.
6. Participate in staff meetings and communicate any issues or needs to management that require attention.
7. Ensure that health, safety, and food hygiene protocols are adhered to at all times and complete all necessary documentation.
8. Full-time roles involve around 8 events per week, but at busier times, additional classes may be required.
9. Full and part-time positions are available. The successful candidate must be able to work one or both weekend shifts, with some evenings required.

Who are you:

1. You love interacting with people and have a talent for making everyone feel at ease. Your enthusiasm is infectious and you enjoy engaging audiences.
2. You're passionate about Italian cuisine, especially pasta, and want to share that love with others. Professional chef experience is not required; we seek someone with food knowledge and skill with fresh ingredients from scratch.
3. You're comfortable speaking in front of groups and can guide people through the pasta-making process with clarity and confidence.
4. You take pride in creating flawless events and never cut corners, ensuring every guest has an exceptional experience.
5. You enjoy preparing, presenting, and delivering a wide range of carefully designed pasta dishes for audiences with different tastes or dietary needs.
6. You will be an integral part of our events team, contributing to the overall performance of the business.
7. Availability to host events from Thursday to Sunday, leading 2 to 3 classes per day as required.
8. Seeking entry-level employment or a new opportunity to develop your skills? We offer training to grow your technical and managerial capabilities. A love for pasta is a plus!

What we can offer:

1. Competitive salary to attract top talent
2. Join a dynamic, fast-moving, and diverse team
3. Opportunities for growth as our business expands
4. Regular team socials and pasta tastings
5. 28 days holiday (including bank holidays)
6. Complimentary staff food and drinks during shifts

Who we are:

ARA Pasta is the first franchise partner of Pasta Evangelists, operating restaurants in South London and South East England. Our ambitious growth plans offer exciting career opportunities as we expand over the next few years. We are looking for driven individuals to lead our business through this next chapter of growth.

About Pasta Evangelists:

Founded seven years ago, Pasta Evangelists aims to become the authority in fresh pasta. Our mission is to reimagine and elevate pasta, a category worth £3.8bn that has seen little innovation for decades.

Since launching our original pasta kit in 2016, we have built a passionate community of British pasta lovers, our Evangelists, eager to explore the variety and stories behind pasta.

Backed by Barilla, the world's largest pasta company, we are the UK’s biggest pasta brand by revenue and one of the fastest-growing startups. Our products are available online, through major retailers like Ocado and Amazon Fresh, and at our high-end Harrods Pasta Bar. We also offer pasta-making classes at our Pasta Academy and operate a popular pasta takeaway service across the UK, with over 40 kitchens and expanding rapidly, including new locations in Scotland and Wales. Our latest venture is the UK's largest artisanal pasta factory in West London, enabling us to produce even more innovative pasta and sauces.

Given our growth ambitions, we seek exceptional professionals to help lead our next chapter.