About 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.
Responsibilities
- 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
Requirements
- 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
Skills
- Italian cuisine
- Teamwork
- Leadership
- Communication
Work Type
- Permanent
- Full-time
Salary/Compensations
- £ 17.71 per hour ( inclusive of tronc )
Benefits
- 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
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.
- Big Mamma is also a certified B Corp, committed to doing business in a way that respects people, producers and the planet.
Equal Opportunity
- 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.
