Chef de Partie - Hot Section

Carlotta by BIG MAMMA GROUP; Camden Town; On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading French Italian restaurant group as a Chef De Partie. As part of a vibrant kitchen team in Camden Town, you'll oversee the hot section, prepare authentic dishes, and ensure a high standard of kitchen organization and efficiency. This permanent, full-time position offers competitive pay, excellent benefits, and opportunities for growth within a passionate team setting.

Benefits

Tasty staff food served family style

15% Employee discount across all restaurants

£500 referral bonus for referring a friend

Employee of the Month award

Open Up - free mental health support

Wagestream - access wages between paychecks

Regular training and growth opportunities

Mobility across venues in the UK and Europe

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Chef de Partie in a busy section.
• Strong knowledge of Italian cuisine.
• Flexible availability, including weekends and evenings.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the hot section, preparing authentic Italian dishes from scratch.
• Communicate regularly with kitchen management and assist with onboarding new chefs.
• Respect health & safety standards and maintain cleanliness in the kitchen.

Skills

Teamwork

Leadership

Communication

Passion for Italian food

Problem-solving 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 27 restaurants across Europe (France, Monaco, England, Spain, Germany, Belgium, and Italy). Our mission is to share authentic Italian dishes, 100% homemade, in beautifully designed spaces, with big smiles!

Join our team as our Chef De Partie in Hot Section!

YOUR MISSION:

1. Be part of a BIG MAMMA kitchen team.
2. Oversee the hot section, preparing authentic Italian dishes from scratch.
3. Communicate regularly with kitchen management, assist with onboarding and training new chefs, and ensure smooth operation of the hot section.
4. Respect health & safety standards, maintain cleanliness and organization in the kitchen.
5. Spread magic and create memorable moments for our customers.
6. Embodies Big Mamma values: warmth, professionalism, teamwork, and problem-solving attitude.

YOUR SKILLS:

1. Passion for Italian food and a big smile.
2. Energetic, proactive, and a team player.
3. Excellent teamwork, leadership, and communication skills.
4. Previous experience as a Chef de Partie in a busy section.
5. Strong knowledge of Italian cuisine.
6. Flexible availability, including weekends and evenings.

OUR OFFER:

1. Permanent, full-time position.
2. £17.96 per hour + Tronc Point.
3. 5-day workweek with 2 consecutive days off.
4. Tasty staff food served family style.
5. 15% Employee discount across all restaurants.
6. £500 referral bonus for referring a friend.
7. Employee of the Month award.
8. Open Up - free mental health and wellness support.
9. Wagestream - access wages between paychecks.
10. Regular training and growth opportunities.
11. Mobility across venues in the UK and Europe.

We look forward to welcoming you! Big Mamma is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered regardless of gender, sexual orientation, race, religion, disability, age, or other protected characteristics.