Commis Chef - Hot Section

Ave Mario by Big Mamma Group; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Italian restaurant group in Westminster is seeking a Commis Chef to join their kitchen team. You will prepare authentic Italian dishes, maintain kitchen cleanliness, and support your colleagues during service. Prior experience in a hot section is preferred, and a passion for food and customer service is essential. This permanent position offers competitive pay, regular training, and employee perks.

Benefits

15% Employee discount in all restaurants

£500 referral bonus when you refer a friend

Employee of the Month award

Open Up - free mental health support

Wagestream: Access wages between paydays

Qualifications

• Passionate about Italian cuisine and customer service.
• Experience in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
• Ability to follow recipes and instructions.

Responsibilities

• Be part of a BIG MAMMA kitchen team.
• Prepare authentic Italian dishes from scratch.
• Maintain cleanliness and organisation in the kitchen.

Skills

Big Smile and passion for Italian food

Great energy, proactive attitude and team spirit

Excellent teamwork and communication skills

Previous experience as a Commis Chef in a busy hot section

Flexible availability, including weekends and evenings

Job description

Overview

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 is to share with our customers 100% homemade authentic Italian dishes in beautifully designed spaces, with big smiles.

Role

Position: Commis Chef in Hot Section

Your Mission

• You will be part of a BIG MAMMA kitchen team.
• You will be working in the hot section and preparing our authentic Italian dishes from scratch.
• You will follow the recipes and directions from the kitchen management.
• You will respect health & safety standards and maintain cleanliness and organisation in the kitchen.
• You will spread magic and make our customers live the best moment of their day.
• 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

• Big Smile and passion for Italian food.
• Great energy, proactive attitude and team spirit.
• Excellent teamwork and communication skills.
• Previous experience as a Commis Chef in a busy hot section.
• Flexible availability, including weekends and evenings.

Our Offer

• Permanent, full-time position.
• £16.21 per hour + Tronc Point.
• 5 days working week with 2 consecutive days off.
• Tasty staff food served family style.
• 15% Employee discount in all of our restaurants.
• £500 referral bonus when you refer a friend.
• Employee of the Month award.
• 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 & growth opportunities.
• Mobility across all of our venues in the UK and Europe.

Ti aspettiamo!

Equal Opportunity Employer: 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.

Experience: Not required

Employment: Full-time

About Ave Mario by Big Mamma Group: 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 in Europe (France, Monaco, England, Spain, Germany, Belgium and Italy).