Pasta Chef - Harry's Bar

Chef & Cook; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading culinary establishment in Greater London is seeking a talented Pasta Chef to join their team. You will execute a variety of delicious pasta dishes, ensuring they are always cooked to perfection. Ideal candidates have previous experience in a professional kitchen, strong culinary skills, and a passion for Italian cuisine. This position offers competitive industry pay and numerous employee benefits, including a minimum guaranteed contract and discounts in the restaurant.

Benefits

Competitive industry pay (Hourly + Tronc)

Management Career Development Program

50% staff discount for you and friends

Extra holiday allowance for length of service

Celebration of career anniversaries with a gift voucher

Birthday day off guaranteed

Access to discounts on retailers and health services

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Pasta chef in a professional kitchen environment preferred.
• Strong culinary skills with a passion for Italian cuisine.
• Knowledge of food safety practices and cooking a variety of pastas.

Responsibilities

• Set up and stock your assigned section with necessary supplies and ingredients.
• Maintain cleanliness and organisation of work areas, adhering to food safety.
• Follow instructions from Senior Management to ensure consistency and quality in every dish.

Skills

Culinary skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Communication

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. Prepare and cook high-quality dishes according to recipes and standards.

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

Responsibilities

• Set up and stock your 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 Senior Management to ensure consistency and quality in every dish.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Pasta chef in a professional kitchen environment preferred.
• Strong culinary skills with a passion for Italian cuisine.
• 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 cooking a variety of different pastas.

Benefits

• Competitive industry pay (Hourly + Tronc)
• 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
• You can take your Birthday as a day off – Guaranteed!
• Access to discounts on 100s of retailers, health, entertainment, travel & more
• Guaranteed 20 hours minimum contract