Demi Chef - Hot Section

Circolo Popolare- London by Big Mamma Group; London; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Circolo Popolare, a celebrated Italian restaurant in London, is seeking a full-time Demi Chef to join their vibrant kitchen team. The successful candidate will not only prepare authentic Italian dishes but also assist in training new chefs while promoting a welcoming and professional atmosphere. With flexible hours and a range of employee benefits, including a generous salary and opportunities for growth, this role represents a fantastic opportunity for culinary enthusiasts.

Benefits

15% Employee discount

Wagestream financial platform

Open Up mental health support

Regular training opportunities

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Demi Chef.
• Excellent knowledge of Italian cuisine.
• Flexible availability, including weekends and evenings.

Responsibilities

• Prepare authentic Italian dishes from scratch.
• Assist the Chef de Partie in training new chefs.
• Ensure cleanliness and organization in the kitchen.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Leadership

Passion for Italian food

Proactive attitude

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 27 restaurants across 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 the Hot Section!

Your Mission:

• You will be part of a BIG MAMMA kitchen team.
• You will work in the hot section, preparing authentic Italian dishes from scratch.
• You will follow recipes and directions from the kitchen management.
• You will assist the Chef de Partie in training new chefs.
• You will respect health & safety standards and maintain cleanliness and organization in the kitchen.
• You will spread magic and ensure our customers have the best moment of their day.
• You will embody Big Mamma values: a warm, smiling, professional attitude towards customers, helping colleagues during service, and demonstrating 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.
• £17.21 per hour + Tronc Point.
• 5-day working week with 2 consecutive days off.
• Tasty staff food served family style.
• 15% Employee discount across all restaurants.
• £500 referral bonus for referring 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 and growth opportunities.
• Mobility across all venues in the UK and Europe.

We look forward to welcoming you! BIG MAMMA is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, religion, national origin, disability, age, or any other protected characteristic.

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Experience: Not required

Employment: Full-time

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