Junior & Sous Chef

Big Mamma; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 27,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meal on shift

Employee discount

Pension scheme

Permanent contract

2 days off per week

28 days paid holiday

Training & career development

Geographical mobility UK & Europe

Job summary

Big Mamma in London is seeking talented Junior & Sous Chefs who will become leaders of tomorrow, helping us deliver the distinctive Italian dining experience across our London venues.

This full-time role offers a highly competitive salary, 2 consecutive days off per week, 28 days paid holiday, a pension scheme, staff meals, and a structured training path with real career opportunities across UK and Europe.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a kitchen team.
• Ability to contribute to menu changes.
• Strong focus on hygiene and standards.

Responsibilities

• Participate in menu changes with Executive Chefs.
• Ensure speed and precision at the pass.
• Adhere to recipes and standards.
• Plan, organize, and lead the brigade with energy.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Menu development

Hygiene standards

Job description

Big Mamma is a French Italian restaurant group, the brainchild of Victor Lugger and Tigrane Seydoux. Over the past 10 years we have opened the doors of 36 restaurants across Europe (France, Monaco, the United Kingdom, Spain, Germany, Italy, Belgium and Ireland), the United Arab Emirates (Dubai) and Mexico (Mexico City).

Our mission? To share the special ambience of the most beautiful places of Italian tradition, creating unique moments of sharing with our customers.

Take the lead with La Squadra as JUNIOR & SOUS CHEF in London

With Big Mamma’s rapid expansion, for our restaurants in London we are looking for talented Junior & Sous Chefs who will become the leader and Chef of tomorrow.

Your main tasks:

FROM CREATION TO PLATE EXECUTION

• Participate in the menu change process alongside the Executive Chefs, contributing to a unique culinary experience.
• Speed and precision at the pass will be your hallmark.
• Ensure every dish is perfect, adhering to the Group's recipes and standards.

OPERATIONAL EFFICIENCY

• You are the Chef’s right hand, ensuring everything is impeccable: compliance with hygiene standards, a well-organized team, and checks always aligned with objectives.
• Manage Food Costs like a true leader: zero waste, flawless inventories, and always on-time orders.
• Plan, organize, and lead the brigade with energy and precision.

SUCCESS IS BUILT ON TEAMWORK

• Train and support your team daily, sharing passion and professionalism.
• Build your Squad: your leadership creates harmony and makes the workplace stimulating and positive.

Our offer:

• Highly competitive salary
• Full time role
• 2 consecutive days off per week
• 28 days paid holiday per year
• Pension scheme
• Permanent contract
• Meal on shift: we serve the staff meal before the lunch and dinner shift
• Employee discount: discount on food and drink at our restaurants for you and up to 3 of your friends
• Continuous trainings, team buildings and career opportunities: we offer a training path and concrete career opportunities.
• Geographical mobility in UK & Europe across all our venues
• And much mooore!

BIG MAMMA is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, disability, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.