Demi Chef - Hot Section

Jacuzzi by Big Mamma Group; London; On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join a well-known Italian restaurant group in London as a Demi Chef in the Hot Section. Enjoy a full-time position with competitive pay, great employee benefits, and a warm working environment. Bring your passion for Italian cuisine and enhance your skills alongside a dedicated kitchen team.

Benefits

5-day workweek with 2 consecutive days off

Tasty staff food served family style

15% employee discount in all restaurants

£500 referral bonus

Open Up - free mental health support

Wagestream - access wages between paychecks

Regular training and growth opportunities

Qualifications

• Great energy and a passion for Italian food.
• Excellent teamwork and communication skills.
• Flexible availability, including weekends.

Responsibilities

• Prepare authentic Italian dishes from scratch.
• Assist the Chef de Partie with training new chefs.
• Maintain health & safety standards in the kitchen.

Skills

Team Spirit

Leadership

Communication

Knowledge of Italian Cuisine

Proactive Attitude

Flexibility

Education

Previous experience as a Demi Chef

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 27 restaurants across Europe (France, Monaco, England, Spain, Germany, Belgium, and Italy). Our mission is to share 100% homemade authentic Italian dishes in beautifully designed spaces with big smiles!

Join our team as our Demi Chef in the Hot Section!

Your Mission:

• Be part of the Big Mamma kitchen team.
• Work in the hot section, preparing authentic Italian dishes from scratch.
• Follow recipes and directions from kitchen management.
• Assist the Chef de Partie with training new chefs.
• Maintain health & safety standards, cleanliness, and organization in the kitchen.
• Spread magic and ensure our customers have the best experience of their day.
• Embodies Big Mamma values: warmth, professionalism, teamwork, and problem-solving 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.
• £17.21 per hour + Tronc Point.
• 5-day workweek with 2 consecutive days off.
• Tasty staff food served family style.
• 15% employee discount in all restaurants.
• £500 referral bonus.
• Employee of the Month award.
• Open Up - free mental health and wellness support.
• Wagestream - access wages between paychecks.
• Regular training and growth opportunities.
• Mobility across venues in the UK and Europe.

We look forward to welcoming you! Big Mamma is an equal opportunity employer, considering applicants without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, color, religion, national origin, disability, age, or other protected characteristics.

Experience: Not required
Employment: Full-time