At a Glance
- Tasks: Prepare authentic Italian dishes and support the kitchen team in a vibrant environment.
- Company: Join Big Mamma, a certified B Corp with a passion for homemade food.
- Benefits: Earn £17.71 per hour, enjoy daily meals, and receive discounts at all restaurants.
- Other info: Flexible hours, career progression, and mental health support available.
- Why this job: Be part of a dynamic kitchen and create memorable dining experiences for guests.
- Qualifications: Experience as a Demi Chef and a love for Italian cuisine are essential.
The predicted salary is between 25000 - 31200 £ per year.
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) - UK in London employer: Big Mamma
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