At a Glance
- Tasks: Join our vibrant kitchen team and prepare authentic Italian dishes from scratch.
- Company: Big Mamma, a lively French-Italian restaurant group with a passion for homemade food.
- Benefits: Earn £16.71 per hour, enjoy delicious staff meals, and receive a 15% discount.
- Other info: Flexible hours, growth opportunities, and mental health support available.
- Why this job: Be part of a dynamic team and create memorable dining experiences for guests.
- Qualifications: A passion for Italian cuisine and strong teamwork skills are essential.
The predicted salary is between 16.71 - 16.71 £ per hour.
Big Mamma is a French-Italian restaurant group founded by Victor Lugger and Tigrane Seydoux. For over a decade, we’ve been bringing bold Italian flavours, 100% homemade food and vibrant, high-energy kitchens to life across our restaurants worldwide. Our mission? To share authentic Italian dishes in beautifully designed spaces — always with big smiles. We’re now looking for a Commis Chef – Hot Section to join our kitchen teams across our Central London restaurants.
The Role
You’ll be part of a BIG MAMMA kitchen team, working in the hot section and preparing our authentic Italian dishes from scratch. This is where energy, precision and teamwork come together during fast-paced services. You will:
- Prepare hot section dishes following our authentic recipes and kitchen standards
- Support the Chef de Partie and senior chefs during prep and service
- Maintain high standards of hygiene, organisation and food safety
- Work efficiently during busy services with a positive, proactive mindset
- Help create the best moment of our guests’ day through every plate
At Big Mamma, every dish is homemade, and every service is a team performance.
What We’re Looking For
- A big smile and real passion for Italian food
- Previous experience as a Commis Chef in a busy hot section
- Strong teamwork and communication skills
- Great energy and proactive attitude during service
- Flexibility to work evenings and weekends
- High-volume kitchen experience is a plus, but attitude and drive matter just as much.
What We Offer
- Permanent, full-time contract
- £16.71 per hour (inclusive of tronc)
- 5 working days per week with 2 days off
- Delicious staff meals served family-style
- 15% employee discount across all Big Mamma restaurants
- £500 referral bonus when you bring a friend, T&Cs apply
- Open Up – free, confidential mental health & wellness support
- Wagestream – access your wages between paydays
- Regular training & real growth opportunities
- Mobility across our UK restaurants with opportunities to work worldwide
BIG MAMMA is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, colour, religion, national origin, disability, age or any other characteristic protected by law.
Commis Chef - Hot Section ( M/F) - London in City of Westminster employer: Big Mamma
At Big Mamma, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a vibrant work culture where teamwork and passion for authentic Italian cuisine thrive. Our Central London locations provide not only competitive pay and generous benefits like delicious staff meals and mental health support, but also ample opportunities for personal and professional growth within our expanding restaurant group. Join us to be part of a dynamic kitchen team that values creativity, energy, and the joy of sharing memorable dining experiences with our guests.
