Demi-Chef de Partie

Big Mamma Group; Greater London; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent full-time role

Daily staff meals

Staff discount 15%

Referral bonus £500

Wellbeing support

Earned wage access

Career growth opportunities

International mobility

Job summary

Big Mamma Group is seeking a passionate Demi Chef - Hot Section to join our UK kitchen team. You will prepare hot dishes, support the Chef de Partie, and help train junior cooks while maintaining high standards of cleanliness and safety.

We value energy, reliability, and strong teamwork as you contribute to busy services. This permanent, full‑time role offers competitive hourly pay and benefits across our UK & Ireland locations.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Demi Chef in a busy hot section.
• Strong knowledge of Italian cuisine.
• Excellent teamwork, leadership and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare hot section dishes following Big Mamma recipes and standards.
• Work alongside the Chef de Partie, supporting prep, service, and training of new chefs.
• Maintain cleanliness, organisation and full compliance with health & safety standards.
• Support the kitchen team during busy services with a positive, proactive attitude.
• Create memorable moments for guests through your craft and professionalism.

Skills

Demi Chef experience

Italian cuisine knowledge

Leadership & teamwork

Communication skills

Job description

Big Mamma Group is an Italian restaurant company founded in 2015 by Tigrane Seydoux and Victor Lugger with one simple dream: changing people's lives with pizza. In the UK & Ireland, that dream lives in 9 restaurants across 4 cities: Gloria, Ave Mario, Circolo Popolare, Barbarella, Carlotta and Jacuzzi in London, Circolo Popolare in Manchester, La Bellezza in Birmingham, and Gloria in Dublin. Every plate is 100% homemade, every space is jaw-dropping, and every table gets a huge smile at a fair price. We believe hospitality is a real career, and we're on the hunt for talents ready to grow with us and bring their own crazy love for Italian food to the Squadra. We’re now looking for a passionate Demi Chef - Hot Section to join our team!

Your Mission

• Prepare hot section dishes following Big Mamma recipes and standards
• Work alongside the Chef de Partie, supporting prep, service, and training of new chefs
• Maintain cleanliness, organisation and full compliance with health & safety standards
• Support the kitchen team during busy services with a positive, proactive attitude
• Create memorable moments for guests through your craft and professionalism

About You

• Big smile and passion for Italian food
• Previous experience as a Demi Chef in a busy hot section
• Strong knowledge of Italian cuisine
• Excellent teamwork, leadership and communication skills
• High energy, reliability and a proactive attitude
• Flexible availability, including evenings and weekends

Our offer to you

• Permanent, full-time role: £ 17.71/hour total package (base pay + tronc)
• Daily staff meals served family-style
• 15% employee discount in all UK & Ireland restaurants
• £500 referral bonus for recommending a friend, T&Cs apply
• Mental health & wellbeing support
• Earned Wage Access - unlock your pay between paydays
• Regular training & career growth opportunities
• International mobility with opportunities to work across the group

Big Mamma Ltd is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment and do not discriminate based on age, disability, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, pregnancy or maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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