At a Glance
- Tasks: Prepare authentic Italian dishes and support the kitchen team in a vibrant environment.
- Company: Join Big Mamma, a passionate French-Italian restaurant group with a commitment to quality.
- Benefits: Earn £17.71 per hour, enjoy daily meals, and receive discounts across all restaurants.
- Other info: Flexible hours, mental health support, and opportunities for career progression.
- Why this job: Be part of a dynamic kitchen, create memorable moments, and grow your culinary skills.
- Qualifications: Experience as a Demi Chef and a strong passion for Italian cuisine.
The predicted salary is between 17.71 - 17.71 £ 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. Big Mamma is also a certified B Corp, committed to doing business in a way that respects people, producers and the planet. We're now looking for a Demi Chef - Hot Section to join our kitchen team!
The role
- As a Demi Chef in the Hot Section at Big Mamma, you'll work in fast-paced, ambitious kitchens preparing authentic Italian dishes from scratch, ensuring quality, consistency and presentation.
- You will:
- Prepare hot section dishes following Big Mamma recipes and standards
- Work alongside the Chef de Partie, supporting prep, service, and training of new chefs
- Maintain cleanliness, organisation and full compliance with health & safety standards
- Support the kitchen team during busy services with a positive, proactive attitude
- Create memorable moments for guests through your craft and professionalism
About you
- Previous experience as a Demi Chef
- Strong knowledge of Italian cuisine
- Excellent teamwork, leadership and communication skills
- High energy, reliability and a proactive attitude
- Flexible availability, including evenings and weekends
What Big Mamma offers
- Permanent, full-time position
- 17.71 per hour (inclusive of tronc)
- 5-day working week with 2 days off
- Daily staff meals
- 15% discount across all Big Mamma restaurants (UK and Ireland)
- 500 employee referral bonus, T&Cs apply
- Wagestream - access your pay between paydays
- Mental health & wellbeing support (Open Up)
- Continuous training and career progression
- Mobility across our UK and worldwide restaurants
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.
Demi Chef (Hot Section - M/F) - Shoreditch, London employer: Big Mamma
At Big Mamma, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a vibrant work culture that celebrates creativity and teamwork in our bustling Shoreditch kitchen. With a commitment to employee growth through continuous training and opportunities for mobility across our UK and worldwide restaurants, we ensure that our team members thrive both personally and professionally. Enjoy competitive pay, daily staff meals, and a supportive environment that prioritises mental health and wellbeing, making Big Mamma a truly rewarding place to work.
