Chef de Partie – Hot Section - Dublin

Big Mamma; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 34,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Daily staff meals

Employee discount 15%

Referral bonus £500

Mental health & wellbeing support

Regular training & career growth

International mobility

Job summary

Big Mamma is seeking a Chef de Partie to lead the Hot Section in a busy kitchen across the UK & Ireland. You will prepare dishes from scratch, maintain an organised station, and train junior staff while coordinating with Kitchen Management for smooth service.

The role offers a permanent, full-time position with a €16.80/hour total package (base pay + tron) and benefits including staff meals, staff discounts, and mobility across the group.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Chef de Partie in a large busy section.
• Excellent knowledge of Italian cuisine.
• Strong teamwork, leadership and communication.
• Proactive attitude and energy during high-volume services.
• Flexible availability including evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Run the Hot Section during prep and service.
• Prepare dishes from scratch following recipes and standards.
• Keep your section organised, clean and service-ready.
• Support and train new team members.
• Work closely with Kitchen Management to ensure smooth service.
• Lead by example with energy, precision and problem-solving mindset.
• Follow all food safety and hygiene standards.
• Support your team during busy services.

Skills

Chef de Partie exp

Leadership

Italian cuisine knowledge

Teamwork

Communication

Proactive energy

Flexible schedule

Passion for Italian food

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.

Chef De Partie- Hot Section to join our team!

Your Mission

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

• Run the Hot Section during prep and service

• Prepare dishes from scratch, following our recipes and standards

• Keep your section organised, clean and service-ready

• Support and train new team members

• Work closely with Kitchen Management to ensure smooth service

• Lead by example with energy, precision and a problem-solving mindset

• Follow all food safety and hygiene standards

• Support your team during busy services

About You

The ideal candidate can demonstrate:

• Big smile and real passion for Italian food
• Previous experience as a Chef de Partie in a large and busy section
• Excellent knowledge of Italian cuisine
• Strong teamwork, leadership and communication skills
• Proactive attitude and great energy during high volume services
• Flexible availability, including evenings and weekends

Our offer to you

• Permanent, full-time role: €16.80/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

• 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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