Pastry Chef de Partie

Carlotta by BIG MAMMA GROUP; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a vibrant and welcoming team as a Pastry Chef de Partie at a renowned French-Italian restaurant group. This exciting role involves crafting delicious desserts from scratch, leading a dynamic pastry team, and ensuring a magical dining experience for guests. With a commitment to authentic Italian cuisine and a supportive work environment, this position offers the chance to grow and develop your culinary skills while enjoying a range of employee benefits. If you have a passion for pastry and a love for teamwork, this opportunity is perfect for you!

Benefits

Tasty staff meals

15% employee discount

£500 referral bonus

Employee of the Month awards

Access to mental health support

Financial Well-Being platform

Regular training opportunities

Mobility across venues

Qualifications

• Passion for Italian cuisine and experience in pastry techniques.
• Strong leadership and teamwork abilities in a kitchen environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare desserts from scratch and train new chefs.
• Maintain cleanliness and uphold health & safety standards.

Skills

Italian desserts expertise

Leadership skills

Teamwork

Communication skills

Proactive attitude

Flexibility

Job description

Big Mamma - Pastry Chef de Partie

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

Join our team as our Pastry Chef de Partie

Your Mission:

1. Be part of the Big Mamma kitchen team.
2. Work in the pastry section to prepare desserts from scratch, including lemon pies and homemade gelato.
3. Onboard and train new chefs, coach and support your team, and collaborate with kitchen management to ensure the pastry section runs smoothly.
4. Uphold health & safety standards, maintain cleanliness and organization in the kitchen.
5. Create a magical experience for our customers, making their day special.
6. Embody Big Mamma values: maintain a warm, professional attitude, support colleagues, and demonstrate problem-solving skills.

Your Skills:

1. Passion for Italian food and a big smile.
2. Energetic, proactive, and a team player.
3. Excellent teamwork, leadership, and communication skills.
4. Expertise in Italian desserts and pastry techniques.
5. Previous experience leading a pastry team in a restaurant setting.
6. Flexible availability, including weekends and evenings.

Our Offer:

1. Permanent, full-time position.
2. £18.21 per hour plus Tronc Point.
3. 5-day workweek with 2 consecutive days off.
4. Tasty staff meals served family style.
5. 15% employee discount across all restaurants.
6. £500 referral bonus.
7. Employee of the Month awards.
8. Access to mental health and wellness support.
9. Financial Well-Being platform: Wagestream.
10. Regular training and growth opportunities.
11. Mobility across venues in the UK and Europe.

We look forward to welcoming you! Big Mamma is an equal opportunity employer, considering all qualified applicants without regard to gender, sexual orientation, religion, or other protected characteristics.