Description
Are you passionate about Italian cuisine and love connecting with people? Do you have a flair for
entertaining and a knack for creating memorable experiences?
If so, we want you to join our Pasta Evangelists team as a Chef & Event Executive, leading our
popular Italian Cooking Masterclasses!
What you'll do at Pasta Evangelists:
* Host engaging events for small groups (up to 28 people) where you will teach the art of pasta
making and share your love of Italian food.
* Our pasta-making classes usually last two hours, with an extra hour at the beginning and
end for setting up and packing away. Each session lasts 4 hours in total.
* Ensure every guest leaves with a smile, feeling inspired and ready to recommend us. Secure
glowing 5-star reviews on Google and TripAdvisor by delivering exceptional events.
* Sourcing and preparing antipasto dishes tailored to dietary preferences, adding an extra
layer of authenticity to the experience.
* Manage product stocking, rotation, and daily orders based on the week's class activities.
* Set up the event space to our high standards, creating a warm and welcoming atmosphere.
* Work closely with our Events team and attend workshops led by Chef Roberta to continually
hone your skills.
* Participate in staff meetings and communicate any issues or needs to management that
require attention.
* Ensure that health, safety and food hygiene protocols are adhered to at all times and
complete all necessary documentation.
* Full time roles involve around 8 events per week, but at busier times we may require you to
undertake additional classes.
Who are you:
* You love interacting with people and have a talent for making everyone feel at ease. Your
enthusiasm is infectious and you enjoy engaging audiences.
* You're passionate about Italian cuisine, especially pasta, and want to share that love with
others. Professional experience as a chef is not required - we are looking for someone with
food knowledge and skill with full fresh ingredients from scratch.
* You'll be comfortable speaking in front of groups and be able to guide people through the
pasta-making process with clarity and confidence.
* You take pride in creating flawless events and never cut corners, ensuring that every guest
has an exceptional experience.
* 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.
* You'll be available to host events throughout the week with the ability to lead 2 to 3 classes
per day as required.
* 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.
* ... 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:
HGL are the newest Franchise partner of Pasta Evangelists who will be operating Pasta Evangelists restaurants in West and Central London. We're excited about the future as we work on bold plans to grow over the next few years — and that means fantastic opportunities for you to build a rewarding career with us. We're on the lookout for passionate, driven people who are ready to help shape the next chapter of our journey.
Pasta Evangelists was born nine years ago out of a desire to become the authority in fresh pasta. We’re on a mission to reimagine and elevate pasta as a category, which is worth a staggering £3.8bn yet has seen little innovation for decades.
Since launching our original fresh pasta recipe kit service in 2016, we have built a cult following of British pasta lovers – our Evangelists – who are passionate about discovering the breadth and variety of pasta, as well as the irresistible stories behind it.
Today, Pasta Evangelists is backed by Barilla (the world’s biggest pasta company) and is proud to be the UK’s biggest pasta brand by revenues, as well as one of the UK’s fastest-growing startups. In addition to our website, our recipe kits are also available for customers to purchase through major online retailers like Ocado.
Building on this success, we are now disrupting Britain’s pizza-centric Italian dining scene with the launch of our very own Pasta Evangelists restaurants along with our high-end Harrods Pasta Bar. These are not just Italian eateries — they are vibrant destinations where guests can experience the extraordinary diversity of pasta, alongside exceptional service, bold creativity, and a true passion for great food. You can visit us at our first locations in Chiswick, Richmond, Greenwich and Farringdon, where guests can enjoy a delicious meal and also take part in our much loved pasta-making classes.
At the same time, we continue to expand our fresh pasta takeaway concept, available on and through major delivery platforms like Deliveroo, UberEats and JustEat. With more than 40 kitchens now operating across the UK — including in Scotland and Wales — we are growing our footprint rapidly and bringing fresh pasta to more customers every day.
Our state-of-the-art Pastificio in Acton, West London — the largest in the UK — enables us to produce a wide range of artisanal pasta and sauces, pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in this beloved category.
Looking ahead, our key focus is on opening more restaurants and creating unique spaces that celebrate pasta in all its shapes, offering something far beyond the traditional Italian experience.
Given our ambitions, we are looking for exceptional professionals to lead our business through this next exciting chapter of growth.