Pastry Chef de Partie

Big Mamma Group; Dublin; On-site; EUR 19,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Daily staff meals

Employee discount 15%

Referral bonus £500

Mental health support

Training & career growth

International mobility

Job summary

Big Mamma Group in Dublin is seeking a Pastry Chef De Partie to join our pastry team. You will craft desserts from scratch, from lemon pie to gelato, and help train new pastry staff. This full-time role offers competitive hourly pay and opportunities to grow within the Big Mamma group.

You will work closely with kitchen management, uphold hygiene standards, and contribute to delivering memorable experiences for guests. Evening and weekend availability is required.

Qualifications

• Passion for Italian desserts and pastry techniques.
• Experience leading a pastry team in a restaurant.
• Excellent teamwork and communication skills.
• Flexible availability, including evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Prepare desserts from scratch in pastry section.
• Onboard and train new pastry chefs.
• Collaborate with kitchen management for smooth operations.
• Maintain high hygiene, cleanliness and organisation in pastry.
• Uphold Big Mamma quality standards and recipes.
• Bring positive energy and a problem-solving mindset.
• Help create the best moment of our guests’ day.

Skills

Pastry leadership

Excellent teamwork

Italian pastry expertise

Proactive attitude

Flexible schedule

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 Pastry Chef De Partie to join our team!

Your Mission

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

• be working in the pastry section to prepare our delicious desserts from scratch, from giant lemon pie to homemade gelato.
• Onboard and train new pastry chefs, coaching and supporting the team
• Work closely with kitchen management to ensure smooth operations
• Maintain high standards of hygiene, cleanliness and organisation in the pastry section
• Uphold Big Mamma quality standards and recipes
• Bring positive energy and a problem solving mindset to every shift
• Help create the best moment of our guests’ day

About You

The ideal candidate can demonstrate:

• Big smile and passion for Italian food
• Great energy, proactive attitude and team spirit
• Expert knowledge of Italian desserts and pastry techniques
• Previous experience leading a pastry team in a restaurant environment
• Excellent teamwork, leadership and communication skills
• Flexible availability, including evenings and weekends

Our offer to you

• Permanent, full-time role: € 16.00 /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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