Chef & Event Executive (New Oxford Street Restaurant!)

Pasta Evangelists; London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Italian culinary team in London seeks a Chef & Event Executive to host engaging cooking masterclasses. Responsibilities include teaching pasta-making, ensuring guest satisfaction, and managing food preparation. Ideal candidates are passionate about Italian cuisine, have strong interpersonal skills, and are available to work flexible hours from Thursday to Sunday. This role offers competitive pay and opportunities for career growth.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Dynamic team environment

Regular team socials

28 days holiday

Complementary staff food & drinks

Qualifications

• Ability to lead engaging pasta-making classes.
• Experience in preparing diverse pasta dishes.
• Strong communication and guest interaction skills.

Responsibilities

• Host engaging Italian cooking masterclasses.
• Ensure guest satisfaction and secure glowing reviews.
• Manage product stocking and food preparation.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Passion for Italian cuisine

Event management

Cooking skills

Public speaking

Job description

Department: Restaurants

Location: New Oxford Street - Restaurant

Compensation: £25.00 / hour

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 a Chef & Event Executive, leading our popular Italian Cooking Masterclasses!

What you'll do at Pasta Evangelists:

• 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.
• Our pasta-making classes usually last two hours, with an extra hour at the beginning and end for setting up and packing away. Each session lasts 4 hours in total.
• 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.
• Sourcing and preparing antipasto dishes tailored to dietary preferences, adding an extra layer of authenticity to the experience.
• Manage product stocking, rotation, and daily orders based on the week's class activities.
• 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.
• Participate in staff meetings and communicate any issues or needs to management that require attention.
• Ensure that health, safety and food hygiene protocols are adhered to at all times and complete all necessary documentation.
• Full time roles involve around 8 events per week, but at busier times we may require you to undertake additional classes.
• Our Masterclasses usually take place from Thursday to Sunday, with sessions scheduled for the afternoon and evening. As our events grow, we will introduce additional classes, so we need someone flexible who can adapt to potential new shifts in the future.
  
  

Who are you:

• You love interacting with people and have a talent for making everyone feel at ease. Your enthusiasm is infectious and you enjoy engaging audiences.
• You're passionate about Italian cuisine, especially pasta, and want to share that love with others. Professional experience as a chef is not required - we are looking for someone with food knowledge and skill with full fresh ingredients from scratch.
• You'll be comfortable speaking in front of groups and be able to guide people through the pasta-making process with clarity and confidence.
• You take pride in creating flawless events and never cut corners, ensuring that every guest has an exceptional experience.
• You enjoy preparing, presenting and delivering a wide range of carefully designed pasta dishes for audiences with different tastes or dietary needs.
• You will be an integral part of our events team, contributing to the overall commercial performance of the business.
• You'll be available to host events from Thursday to Sunday, with the ability to lead 2 to 3 classes per day as required.
• Whether you’re seeking entry-level employment or a new opportunity to expand your profession, we offer training to develop the technical and managerial skills necessary to grow your career.
• ... A pasta lover!
  
  

What we can offer:

• Competitive salary to attract the best talent
• Join a dynamic, fast-moving & diverse team
• Join a growing business with growing opportunities
• Regular team socials and pasta tastings
• 28 days holiday (inclusive of bank holidays)
• Complementary staff food & drinks while on shift
  
  

Who we are:

ARA Pasta are the first Franchise partner of Pasta Evangelists who will beoperating Pasta Evangelists restaurants in South London and South east of England. Our ambitious development plans to grow the business over the next few years provides exciting opportunities to develop a career with us. Given our ambitious plans, we are looking for driven individuals to lead our business through its next growth chapter.