Big Mamma
Chef de Partie – Hot Section - London
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Big Mamma is a French-Italian restaurant group founded by Victor Lugger and Tigrane Seydoux.
For over a decade, we’ve been bringing bold Italian flavours, 100% homemade food and vibrant, high-energy kitchens to life across our restaurants worldwide.
Our mission? To share authentic Italian dishes in beautifully designed spaces, always with big smiles.
We’re now looking for a Chef de Partie – Hot Section to join our kitchen teams across our Central London restaurants.
The Role
You’ll be part of a BIG MAMMA kitchen team, leading the hot section and ensuring every antipasto, insalata and fresh starter leaves the pass with precision and pride.
This is a key leadership role within the kitchen, where organisation, consistency and energy drive the service.
You will:
- Oversee the hot section following Big Mamma recipes and standards
- Ensure recipes, presentation and quality standards are consistently respected
- Onboard and train new hot section and prep chefs
- Work closely with kitchen management to ensure smooth and efficient service
- Maintain high standards of hygiene, organisation and food safety
- Bring positive leadership and a problem-solving mindset to every shift
- Help create the best moment of our guests’ day through every plate
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At Big Mamma, the first plate sets the tone - and you make sure it’s unforgettable.
What We’re Looking For
- A big smile and real passion for Italian food
- Previous experience as a Chef de Partie
- Strong leadership, teamwork and communication skills
- Great energy and proactive attitude during busy services
- Flexibility to work evenings and weekends
Experience in high-volume kitchens is a strong plus.
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What We Offer
- Permanent, full-time contract
- £ 18.46 per hour (inclusive of tronc)
- 5 working days per week with 2 days off
- Delicious staff meals served family-style
- 15% employee discount across all Big Mamma restaurants (UK and Ireland)
- £500 referral bonus when you bring a friend, T&Cs apply
- Open Up – free, confidential mental health & wellness support
- Wagestream – access your wages between paydays
- Regular training & real growth opportunities
- Mobility across our UK restaurants with opportunities to work worldwide
BIG MAMMA is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, colour, religion, national origin, disability, age or any other characteristic protected by law
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