Junior & Sous Chef

Big Mamma; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading French-Italian restaurant group, Big Mamma, is expanding into Dubai and seeks passionate Junior & Sous Chefs for its new trattoria. Ideal candidates will manage kitchen operations, ensure high culinary standards, and build a motivated team in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in a high-volume kitchen environment.
• Passion for culinary arts and teamwork.
• Ability to adhere to hygiene and operational standards.

Responsibilities

• Participate in menu changes and ensure execution of dishes.
• Manage kitchen operations ensuring compliance and team organization.
• Train and support team members.

Skills

Operational efficiency

Team leadership

Culinary creativity

Hygiene compliance

Job description

Big Mamma is a French Italian restaurant group, the brainchild of Victor Lugger and Tigrane Seydoux. Over the past 10 years we have opened the doors of 30 restaurants in Europe (France, Monaco, England, Spain, Germany, Italy and Belgium).

Our mission? To share the special ambience of the most beautiful places of Italian tradition, creating unique moments of sharing with our customers.

Join La Squadra: JUNIOR &SOUS CHEF @ Dubai (New Opening)

With Big Mamma’s rapid expansion, we’re taking an exciting step beyond Europe for the very first time - landing in Dubai! We’re looking for a passionate and skilled Junior &Sous Chef to join La Squadra and play a key role in the opening of our brand-new trattoria in the heart of the city.

You’ll embody our core values of excellence, meritocracy, entrepreneurship, and authenticity in your day-to-day work. Reporting to the Head Chef, your main areas of responsibility will include:

From creation to plate execution

• Participate in the menu change process alongside the Executive Chefs, contributing to a unique culinary experience.
• Speed and precision at the pass will be your hallmark.
• Ensure every dish is perfect, adhering to the Group's recipes and standards.

Operational efficiency

• You are the Head Chef’s right hand, ensuring everything is impeccable: compliance with hygiene standards, a well-organized team, and checks always aligned with objectives.
• Manage Food Costs like a true leader: zero waste, flawless inventories, and always on-time orders.
• Plan, organize, and lead the brigade with energy and precision.

Success is built on Teamwork

• Train and support your team daily, sharing passion and professionalism.
• Build your Squad: your leadership creates harmony and makes the workplace stimulating and positive.

BIG MAMMA is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, color, religion, national origin, disability, age or any other characteristic protected by law.