Shift Manager (Chiswick Restaurant!)

We are looking for a full or part time passionate, big personality and energetic Shift Manager who can help us to lead from the front and create exceptional dining experiences at our new Chiswick fresh pasta restaurant. We won’t just be cooking and serving our customers the freshest pasta in town, but opening doors to one of the coolest locations in town.

As Shift Manager, you’ll lead by example, overseeing operations during your shift and fostering a positive environment where our passion for authentic Italian cuisine shines through. We want to hear from candidates who ooze passion, are confident, charming and wear an easy smile with customers, and who want to be part of our exceptional new fresh pasta concept coming to Chiswick.

What you’ll do at Pasta Evangelists:

• 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.
• Be the go-to person for our amazing front and back of house staff.
• Proactively address challenges and make quick, effective decisions to ensure seamless service.
• 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 the 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.
• Keep the vibe positive, even during busy shifts.

Who you are:

• You’ve got some solid experience as a Shift Manager or in a similar role in hospitality.
• You’re 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 no matter what comes your way.
• You have a genuine passion for great food and hospitality, and love sharing that passion with others.
• You thrive in a collaborative environment, supporting and motivating your team to achieve common goals.

What we can offer:

• Competitive salary to attract the best talent.
• Join a dynamic, fast-moving & diverse team.
• Discretionary service charge split based on hours worked.
• 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.
• Performance driven Bonus scheme.

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 provides exciting opportunities to develop a career with us.