Events Chef - Part time (Freelance)

Pasta Evangelists; City Of London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading culinary company in London is seeking a passionate Chef to lead pasta masterclasses and manage events. The role involves hosting events, ensuring adherence to high food safety standards, and delivering exceptional customer experiences. Flexible working hours and competitive salary offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Flexible working hours

Collaborative team opportunities

Qualifications

• Passionate and self‑employed Chef with high food knowledge and skill.
• Enjoys preparing and delivering a wide range of pasta dishes.
• Outgoing person with good communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead pasta masterclasses and manage event operations.
• Host events for the public and corporate clients.
• Arrange event premises in accordance with high standards.

Skills

Culinary skills

Communication

Detail-oriented

Job description

Department: Events

Location: London Based

Description

Lead our Pasta Evangelists pasta masterclasses and undertake operational responsibilities as required by our Events Department while maintaining 5-star quality standards.

What you'll do at Pasta Evangelists

• Host events for the general public and corporate clients as requested by the Events team.
• Offer personal and professional guidance to guests and staff members as necessary.
• Arrange the events premises you are hosting in accordance with our high Pasta Evangelists standards.
• Secure 5-star reviews for events on Google and TripAdvisor.
• Source and prepare antipasto dishes based on dietary requirements.
• Manage product stocking, rotation, and daily orders based on the week's class activities.
• Ensure compliance with high health and food and safety standards and complete necessary documentation.
• Attend training and workshops conducted by Chef Roberta for professional and skill development.
• Participate in staff meetings and communicate any issues or needs to management that require attention.
• Full‑time roles involve a minimum of 8 events per week, but at busier times we may require you to undertake additional classes.

Who are you

• A passionate and self‑employed Chef able to create an outstanding culinary experience for our customers in the market‑leading food service company in the UK.
• A high standard of food knowledge and skill with full fresh ingredients from scratch.
• You enjoy preparing, presenting and delivering a wide range of carefully designed pasta dishes for audiences with different tastes or dietary needs.
• You are an outgoing person with good communication skills and enjoy interacting with an audience and involving them in the cooking process.
• You are hugely detail oriented and don't ever cut corners.
• ... A pasta lover!

What we can offer

• Competitive salary to attract the best talent
• Flexible working hours – you choose when and how you work
• Opportunities to collaborate with a dynamic, fast-moving & diverse team