Barback

Big Mamma Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Daily staff meals

15% employee discount

Referral bonus

Mental health support

Earned Wage Access

Career growth opportunities

International mobility

Job summary

Big Mamma Group is seeking a Barback in London to support vibrant service across our Italian restaurants. You will help keep the bar stocked, wash glasses, and assist with prep while engaging guests with warmth and energy.

We value a real passion for Italian food, a team player attitude, and flexible availability, including evenings and weekends. Perks include staff meals, discounts, and career growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Excellent customer service skills.
• Energetic, proactive, and a team player.
• Flexible availability, including evenings and weekends.
• Previous bar experience in a busy environment is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Deliver an unforgettable guest experience.
• Clean glasses and maintain stock during service.
• Open and close the bar, including all necessary prep.
• Maintain cleanliness, organisation, and follow health & safety standards.
• Spread magic and make every guest’s visit the best moment of their day.
• Embody Big Mamma values: professional, warm, smiling, helpful, and solution-focused.

Skills

Customer service

Team player

Energetic

Flexible evenings/weekends

Bar knowledge

Job description

Big Mamma Group is an Italian restaurant company founded in 2015 by Tigrane Seydoux and Victor Lugger with one simple dream: changing people's lives with pizza.

In the UK & Ireland, that dream lives in 9 restaurants across 4 cities: Gloria, Ave Mario, Circolo Popolare, Barbarella, Carlotta and Jacuzzi in London, Circolo Popolare in Manchester, La Bellezza in Birmingham, and Gloria in Dublin.

Every plate is 100% homemade, every space is jaw-dropping, and every table gets a huge smile at a fair price.

We believe hospitality is a real career, and we're on the hunt for talents ready to grow with us and bring their own crazy love for Italian food to the Squadra.

We’re now looking for a passionate Barback to join our team!

Your Mission

• Deliver an unforgettable guest experience
• Clean glasses and maintain stock during service
• Open and close the bar, including all necessary prep
• Maintain cleanliness, organisation, and follow health & safety standards
• Spread magic and make every guest’s visit the best moment of their day
• Embody Big Mamma values: professional, warm, smiling, helpful, and solution-focused

About You

• A big smile and real passion for Italian food
• Energetic, proactive, and a team player
• Excellent customer service skills
• Previous bar experience in a busy environment is a plus
• Flexible availability, including evenings and weekends

Our offer to you

• Permanent, full-time role: £16.21/hour total package (base pay + tronc)
• Daily staff meals served family-style
• 15% employee discount in all UK & Ireland restaurants
• £500 referral bonus for recommending a friend, T&Cs apply
• Mental health & wellbeing support
• Earned Wage Access - unlock your pay between paydays
• Regular training & career growth opportunities
• International mobility with opportunities to work across the group

Big Mamma Ltd is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment and do not discriminate based on age, disability, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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