Pasta Chef

Harry's Bar; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly pay

Management Career Development Program

Extra holiday allowance for length of

50% staff discount

Gift voucher for career anniversaries

Discounts on retailers and more

Guaranteed 20 hours minimum contract

Job summary

Harry's Bar is seeking a talented Pasta Chef to join our culinary team in City of Westminster. You will specialize in executing a variety of pasta dishes cooked to al dente perfection, drawing on a deep knowledge of pastas and cooking times to ensure consistently excellent plates.

Responsibilities include preparing and cooking high-quality pasta, keeping the station stocked, collaborating with prep chefs on inventory, and maintaining strict cleanliness and food safety standards.

Qualifications

• Previous pasta chef experience in a professional kitchen.
• Strong culinary skills with an Italian focus.
• Attention to seasoning and flavours.
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook high-quality pasta dishes according to recipes and standards.
• Set up and stock the pasta station with necessary supplies and ingredients.
• Collaborate with prep chefs to monitor inventory and daily par levels.
• Maintain cleanliness and adhere to food safety requirements.
• Follow directions from senior management to ensure consistency and quality.
• Demonstrate excellent communication and teamwork.

Skills

Pasta cooking

Italian cuisine

Work under pressure

Food safety

Tools

Kitchen equipment

Food prep tools

Job description

Harry's is where rustic charm meets culinary excellence amidst rich, dark wood accents and traditional Italian Hospitality. Our restaurants are a haven of Italian Flavors, with a special emphasis on pasta and pizza’s crafted with care and attention to detail.. .

Job Description

We are seeking a talented and passionate Pasta Chef to join our culinary team. You will specialize executing a variety of delicious pasta dishes that are always cooked to ‘*al dente*’ perfection. Your vast knowledge of different pastas and their cooking times will ensure that the customers receive perfect pasta every time..

Benefits & Rewards

• Competitive Industry pay (Hourly + Tronc).
• A Management Career Development Program which includes online and practical assessments..
• Extra holiday allowance for length of service, up to 5 extra days after 5 years.
• 50% staff discount for you and up to 3 friends when you dine in our restaurants..
• Celebrate career anniversaries, with a gift voucher to dine in our restaurants..
• Access to discounts on 100s of retailers, health, entertainment, travel & more.
• Guaranteed 20 hours minimum contract.. .

Requirements

• Previous experience as a Pasta chef in a professional kitchen environment preferred..
• Strong culinary skills with a passion for Italian cuisine..
• A meticulous attention to detail, balancing seasoning and flavours..
• Ability to work efficiently under pressure in a fast-paced environment..
• Knowledge of kitchen equipment, food safety practices, and knowledge of cooking a variety of different pastas..

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook high-quality dishes according to recipes and standards..
• Set up and stock their assigned section with necessary supplies and ingredients..
• Collaborate closely with prep chefs to monitor inventory and ensure correct daily par levels..
• Maintain cleanliness and organisation of work areas, adhering to food safety..
• Follow instructions from the Senior Management to ensure consistency and quality in every dish..
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills..

Join our culinary team and take the next step in your career as a Pasta Chef!.

The Ivy Collection is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees..

About us

Our shared CARING values help create an environment where we are happy, and engaged and we care for ourselves, our colleagues, our guests, and we celebrate our individualities and differences.

• Experience: Required
• Employment: Full-time
• Salary: £15.5 – £16.5 hourly
• Starting time: Immediate start!

About Harry's Bar:
Harry’s Bar will reflect those of its sister restaurant Harry’s Dolce Vita in Knightsbridge, offering traditional and unfussy Italian dishes for breakfast, lunch and dinner as well as a signature weekend brunch.