Chef & Event Operations Executive - Part time

Chef & Event Operations Executive - Part timeDepartment: EventsEmployment Type: Part TimeLocation: London BasedReporting To: Head Chef & Head of Event OperationsDescriptionLead 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 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.Part time roles involve between 4 and 5 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 best talentJoin a dynamic, fast-moving & diverse teamDiscount at our counter and restaurant in HarrodsRegular team socials and pasta tastingsFree Pasta Evangelists productsReferral bonus SchemeCycle to work schemepro-rated 28 days of paid annual leave including Bank Holidays