Demi Chef - Cold Section

Barbarella by Big Mamma Group; Whitehall; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A French Italian restaurant group in Whitehall seeks a Demi Chef in Cold Section to prepare cold dishes and assist with training. Ideal candidates should have a passion for Italian cuisine, a positive attitude, and flexibility to work weekends and evenings. This full-time position offers £16.21 per hour and various employee benefits including discounts and wellness support.

Benefits

Employee discount

Referral bonus

Mental health support

Financial Well-Being platform

Regular training opportunities

Qualifications

• Big Smile and passion for Italian food.
• Previous experience as a Demi Chef.
• Flexible availability, including weekends and evenings.

Responsibilities

• Prepare cold dishes, antipasti, and insalate.
• Follow recipes and directions from kitchen management.
• Train new Prep and Commis chefs.

Skills

Great energy

Team spirit

Leadership skills

Communication skills

Knowledge of Italian cuisine

Problem solver attitude

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. Join our amazing team as our Demi Chef in Cold Section.

Responsibilities

• You will be part of a BIG MAMMA kitchen team.
• You will be working in the kitchen preparing our cold dishes, antipasti and insalate.
• You will follow the recipes and directions from the kitchen management.
• You will be working alongside the Chef de Partie to help with training of the new Prep and Commis chef.
• 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, 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 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!

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 Barbarella by Big Mamma Group

About Barbarella 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).