1st Chef de Partie

Barbarella by Big Mamma Group; Greater London; On-site; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the culinary scene is seeking a passionate Chef De Partie to join their vibrant kitchen team. This role offers the opportunity to create authentic Italian dishes from scratch while mentoring new chefs and ensuring the kitchen operates smoothly. With a focus on teamwork and a warm atmosphere, you will embody the values of hospitality and professionalism. Enjoy a permanent, full-time position with competitive pay, generous employee perks, and the chance to grow within a dynamic restaurant group. If you love Italian cuisine and thrive in a lively environment, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Benefits

Tasty staff food served family style

15% Employee discount

£500 referral bonus

Employee of the Month award

Free mental health and wellness support

Financial Well-Being platform

Regular training & growth opportunities

Mobility across venues in the UK and Europe

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Senior Chef de Partie or Junior Sous Chef.
• Expert knowledge of Italian cuisine and techniques.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the hot section to prepare authentic Italian dishes from scratch.
• Onboard and train new chefs while ensuring smooth kitchen operations.

Skills

Passion for Italian food

Teamwork

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Expert knowledge of Italian cuisine

Proactive attitude

Job description

Big Mamma is a French Italian restaurant group founded by Victor Lugger and Tigrane Seydoux. Over the past 8 years, we have opened the doors to 27 restaurants in Europe (France, Monaco, England, Spain, Germany, Belgium and Italy). Our mission? To share with our customers 100% homemade authentic Italian dishes in beautifully designed spaces, with big smiles!

Join our amazing team as our 1st Chef De Partie!

YOUR MISSION:

1. You will be part of a BIG MAMMA kitchen team.
2. You will be overseeing the hot section to prepare our authentic Italian dishes from scratch.
3. You will be onboarding and training new chefs, supporting and coaching the Chef de Partie in each section, working closely with kitchen management and ensuring your section is operating smoothly.
4. You will respect health & safety standards and maintain cleanliness and organisation in the kitchen.
5. You will spread magic and make our customers live the best moment of their day.
6. You will embody Big Mamma values: have a warm, smiling, professional attitude towards the customers, help your colleagues during service and demonstrate a 'problem solver' attitude.

YOUR SKILLS:

1. Big Smile and passion for Italian food!
2. Great energy, proactive attitude and team spirit.
3. Excellent teamwork, leadership and communication skills.
4. Previous experience as a Senior Chef de Partie / Junior Sous Chef.
5. Expert knowledge of Italian cuisine and techniques.
6. Flexible availability, including weekends and evenings.

OUR OFFER:

1. Permanent, full-time position.
2. £18.31 per hour + Tronc Point.
3. 5 days working week with 2 consecutive days off.
4. Tasty staff food served family style.
5. 15% Employee discount in all of our restaurants.
6. £500 referral bonus when you refer a friend.
7. Employee of the Month award.
8. Open Up - free, confidential mental health and wellness support.
9. Wagestream: Financial Well-Being platform that allows you to access your wages between paydays.
10. Regular training & growth opportunities.
11. Mobility across all of our venues in the UK and Europe.

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.

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Employment: Full-time