About the Role
Join Big Mamma's kitchen teams in Central London as a Commis Chef – Hot Section, preparing authentic Italian dishes from scratch in a high-energy environment.
Responsibilities
- Prepare hot section dishes following 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.
Requirements
- 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.
Skills
- Italian food passion
- Teamwork
- Communication
- Proactive attitude
- Efficiency
Location
- Central London
Work Type
- Permanent
- Full-time
Experience Level
- Commis Chef experience
Salary/Compensations
- £16.71 per hour (inclusive of tronc)
Benefits
- 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
- 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
About the Company
- 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 is to share authentic Italian dishes in beautifully designed spaces — always with big smiles.
Equal Opportunity
- 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.
