Chef de Partie – Hot Section - UK

Big Mamma; Greater London; On-site; GBP 52,349,000 - 59,237,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary incl tronc

5 days per week

Staff meals served family style

15% staff discount

Referral bonus £500

Mental health support

Wagestream access

Training & growth opportunities

Mobility across UK restaurants

Job summary

Big Mamma is seeking a Chef de Partie to lead the Hot Section in our vibrant kitchen. You will run the hot station during prep and service, prepare dishes from scratch to our recipes, and ensure the area stays organized and service-ready.

Join a dynamic team with opportunities for growth, a permanent full-time role, and competitive pay. The position offers a busy, high-energy environment with evenings and weekends required.

Qualifications

• Big smile and real passion for Italian food.
• Previous experience as a Chef de Partie in a large and busy section.
• Excellent knowledge of Italian cuisine.
• Strong teamwork, leadership and communication skills.
• Proactive attitude and great energy during high volume services.
• Flexible availability, including evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Run the Hot Section during prep and service.
• Prepare dishes from scratch, following our recipes and standards.
• Keep your section organised, clean and service-ready.
• Support and train new team members.
• Work closely with Kitchen Management to ensure smooth service.
• Lead by example with energy, precision and a problem-solving mindset.
• Follow all food safety and hygiene standards.
• Support your team during busy services.

Skills

Passion for Italian food

Chef de Partie exp

Italian cuisine knowledge

Teamwork & leadership

Proactive attitude

Evenings & weekends availability

Job description

Big Mamma is a French Italian restaurant group founded by Victor Lugger and Tigrane Seydoux.
For over a decade, we have been bringing bold Italian flavours, 100% homemade food and vibrant, high energy kitchens to life across our restaurants worldwide.

Our mission?
To share authentic Italian dishes in beautifully designed spaces, always with big smiles.

Join our amazing team as our Chef de Partie - Hot Section.

Your Mission

You’ll be part of the BIG MAMMA kitchen team, taking ownership of the Hot Section and helping deliver our authentic Italian dishes with quality, speed and consistency.

You will:

• Run the Hot Section during prep and service

• Prepare dishes from scratch, following our recipes and standards

• Keep your section organised, clean and service-ready

• Support and train new team members

• Work closely with Kitchen Management to ensure smooth service

• Lead by example with energy, precision and a problem-solving mindset

• Follow all food safety and hygiene standards

• Support your team during busy services

Your Skills

• Big smile and real passion for Italian food
• Previous experience as a Chef de Partie in a large and busy section
• Excellent knowledge of Italian cuisine
• Strong teamwork, leadership and communication skills
• Proactive attitude and great energy during high volume services
• Flexible availability, including evenings and weekends

What Big Mamma offers

• Permanent, full time position
• competitive salary: £ 18,46 ( inclusive of tronc )
• 5 working days per week with 2 days off
• Tasty staff food served family style and 15% employee discount
• £500 referral bonus when you refer a friend. T&Cs apply
• Open Up. Free, confidential mental health and wellness support
• Wagestream. Financial well being platform that allows you to access your wages between paydays
• Regular training and real growth opportunities
• Mobility across our UK restaurants with opportunities to work worldwide

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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