Chef & Event Executive - Richmond
Department: Restaurants
Employment Type: Full Time
Location: Richmond - Restaurant
Reporting To: Store General Manager
Description
You will run our renowned Pasta Evangelists masterclasses, ensuring a consistently exceptional 5-star experience. Our events take place from Thursday to Sunday, so availability on these days is essential. You will be able to conduct 2 to 3 events a day, each with around 15 participants.
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 according to 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 around 8 events per week, but at busier times we may require you to undertake additional classes.
Who are you:
* A passionate and hard-working person 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 will be an integral part of our events team, contributing to the overall commercial performance of the business.
* 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.
* 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
* 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 be operating Pasta Evangelists restaurants in South London and South East of England. Our ambitious development plans to grow the business over the next few years provide 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.
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