At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the kitchen and restaurant floor, ensuring exceptional dining experiences.
- Company: Join Pasta Evangelists, the UK's biggest fresh pasta brand backed by Barilla.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, team socials, free pasta, and growth opportunities.
- Other info: Dynamic environment with potential for career advancement.
- Why this job: Be part of a vibrant team reimagining Italian dining with fresh pasta.
- Qualifications: Experience in hospitality and a passion for great food.
The predicted salary is between 28890 - 35310 £ per year.
Join the Pasta Revolution in the Heart of Pasta Evangelists. 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. Building on this success, we are now disrupting Britain’s pizza-centric Italian dining scene by launching our very own Pasta Evangelists restaurants, as well as our high-end Harrods Pasta Bar and our store at Manchester Airport. 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.
As Kitchen Manager, you will:
- Be in charge of the restaurant floor and kitchen, ensuring everything runs like clockwork.
- Uphold cleanliness, food safety, and operational procedures in both front-of-house and back-of-house areas.
- Oversee the kitchen and dining area, making sure every dish that leaves the kitchen is a masterpiece.
- Engage warmly with our guests, helping them to explore our menu, offering personalised recommendations and answering any questions with passion.
- Train new team members and keep the current crew sharp with ongoing training sessions.
- Manage shifts and time-off requests to keep the restaurant fully staffed and ready to roll.
- Handle cash and reconcile transactions with precision and honesty.
- Conduct regular Food and Health & Safety checks and jump into action if something needs fixing.
Who are you:
- You have solid experience as a Team Leader or in a similar role in hospitality.
- You know the ins and outs of running a bustling restaurant.
- You are a natural leader who loves motivating and guiding a team.
- You have excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- You handle stressful situations like a pro, keeping calm and collected.
- You have a genuine passion for great food and hospitality.
What we can offer:
- A starting hourly rate of £13.41 up to £18.71 with Service Charge.
- Join a dynamic, fast-moving & diverse team.
- Regular team socials and pasta tastings.
- Free Pasta Evangelists products.
- Development Opportunities - you can grow inside the business.
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Pasta Evangelists is an exceptional employer, offering a vibrant work culture that celebrates creativity and passion for food in the heart of London. With opportunities for personal growth and development within a rapidly expanding company, employees enjoy competitive pay, regular team socials, and unique perks like free pasta products and referral bonuses. Join us in revolutionising the pasta experience while working in a dynamic environment that values your contributions and fosters a sense of community.
