Pizza Chef

Big Mamma; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Daily staff meals

15% employee discount

£500 referral bonus

Mental health & wellbeing support

Earned Wage Access

Regular training & career growth

International mobility

Job summary

Big Mamma Ltd is seeking a passionate Pizza Chef to join our UK team. You will craft authentic Neapolitan pizzas, work in a fast-paced pizzeria section, and help maintain high standards of cleanliness and safety.

The role suits someone with a real love for Italian food and strong teamwork. We offer a permanent, full-time position with pay of £15.71 per hour total package, plus staff meals, discount, referral bonus, and wellbeing support.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a pizzaiolo in a busy restaurant setting.
• Strong team collaboration and ability to work under pressure.
• Excellent communication with colleagues and supervisors.
• Willingness to work evenings and weekends.
• Demonstrates passion for Italian food and guest satisfaction.

Responsibilities

• Craft authentic Neapolitan pizzas from scratch in the pizzeria section.
• Adhere to health and safety standards and maintain cleanliness and organisation.
• Collaborate with teammates during peak service times.
• Bring a positive, proactive attitude and problem-solving mindset.
• Contribute to delivering the best possible moment for guests.

Skills

Pizzaiolo experience

Teamwork

Communication

Flexibility

Positive energy

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 Pizza Chef to join our team!

Your Mission

As part of the Big Mamma Kitchen team, your mission will be to:

• Working in our pizzeria section and crafting authentic Neapolitan pizzas from scratch, from preparing the dough to the final finishing touches

• Respect health & safety standards and maintain high levels of cleanliness and organisation

• Work hand-in-hand with your teammates during busy services

• Bring positive energy and a problem-solving mindset

• Help create the best moment of our guests’ day

About You

The ideal candidate can demonstrate:

• A big smile and real passion for Italian food

• Strong experience as a Pizzaiolo, ideally working with authentic Neapolitan pizza

• Previous experience in a busy restaurant environment

• Great energy, proactive attitude and team spirit

• Strong communication skills and love for teamwork

• Flexibility to work evenings and weekends

Our offer to you

• Permanent, full-time role: £15.71 /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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