Events Chef - Part time (Freelance)
Department: Events
Employment Type: Freelance
Location: London Based
Reporting To: Head Chef & Head of Event Operations
Description
Lead 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 accordance with 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 a minimum of 8 events per week, but at busier times we may require you to undertake additional classes.
Who are you:
* A passionate and self‑employed Chef able 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 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
* Flexible working hours – you choose when and how you work
* Opportunities to collaborate with a dynamic, fast‑moving & diverse team
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