Demi Chef - Cold Section

Ave Mario by Big Mamma Group; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A renowned restaurant group in the City of Westminster is seeking a Demi Chef to join their kitchen team. In this full-time position, you will prepare cold dishes and work closely with the Chef de Partie to maintain high standards of cleanliness and organization. The ideal candidate is passionate about Italian cuisine, has strong teamwork and communication skills, and is flexible with availability. The role offers competitive pay and various employee benefits.

Benefits

£16.21 per hour

15% Employee discount

Employee of the Month award

Financial Well-Being platform

Regular training & growth opportunities

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Demi Chef.
• Big smile and passion for Italian food.
• Excellent teamwork and proactive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Work in the kitchen preparing cold dishes and antipasti.
• Follow recipes and directions from kitchen management.
• Help train new Prep and Commis chefs.

Skills

Passion for Italian food

Team spirit

Leadership skills

Excellent communication skills

Knowledge of Italian cuisine

Flexible availability

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!

YOUR MISSION

• Be part of a BIG MAMMA kitchen team.
• Work in the kitchen preparing cold dishes, antipasti and insalate.
• Follow recipes and directions from kitchen management.
• Work alongside the Chef de Partie to help train new Prep and Commis chefs.
• Respect health & safety standards and maintain cleanliness and organization in the kitchen.
• Spread magic and make our customers enjoy the best moment of their day.
• Embodies Big Mamma values: a warm, smiling, professional attitude towards customers, help 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, leadership and communication skills.
• Previous experience as a Demi Chef.
• Excellent knowledge of Italian cuisine.
• 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 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 to access wages between paydays.
• Regular training & growth opportunities.
• Mobility across all venues in the UK and Europe.

Experience: Not required
Employment: Full-time
Salary: £16.21 hourly

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 the doors to 27 restaurants in Europe (France, Monaco, England, Spain, Germany, Belgium and Italy).

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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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