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: Competitive pay, daily meals, discounts, and mental health support.
- Other info: Opportunities for career growth and mobility across UK and worldwide restaurants.
- 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.
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 Pasta Chef - Hot Section ( M/F) - London - London employer: Big Mamma
At Big Mamma, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a vibrant work culture that celebrates Italian culinary traditions while prioritising the well-being of our team. With competitive pay, daily staff meals, and opportunities for continuous training and career progression, our Demi Pasta Chefs thrive in a supportive environment that values creativity and teamwork. Join us in London and be part of a passionate kitchen team dedicated to crafting memorable dining experiences in a fast-paced, energetic setting.
