HEAD OF PEOPLE – GERMANY (Berlin-based) 🍕🚀

Ready to shape the future of hospitality with heart, hustle, and homemade pasta?

Big Mamma is a squadra of more than 2,300 passionate individuals behind 30 of the most iconic Italian restaurants and food markets across the UK, France, Spain, Germany, Italy, and Belgium. With over 10,000 guests a day, we deliver joyful, authentic Italian experiences – 100% homemade, 100% fresh, with products imported directly from Italy.

We’re looking for a Head of People – Germany, based in Berlin, to lead our People agenda as we grow across the country. With 3 successful restaurants – Giorgia in Munich, Edmondo in Hamburg, and Coccodrillo in Berlin – and more openings ahead, this is a key leadership role at the heart of our expansion.

You’ll report directly to the Global Chief People Officer and work closely with our Chief Operating Officer, restaurant General Managers, managers, and chefs to support and develop our 200+ team members.

🎯 Your Mission

• Act as a strategic partner to operations and lead all People topics across Germany

• Manage the full employee lifecycle: hiring, onboarding, employee relations, performance, development, and internal mobility

• Oversee contracts, payroll, and ensure compliance with labour law and tax regulations, working closely with external providers

• Design and implement People initiatives that strengthen team culture, engagement, and retention

• Use data and insight to support decisions and improve the employee experience

• Be present in our restaurants to build relationships and support our teams on the ground

🌱 Your Profile

• 5–10 years’ experience in HR, ideally in hospitality, retail, or other fast-paced, people-led environments

• Strong knowledge of German employment law, contracts, payroll, and social security contributions

• Experience working with external payroll providers and handling employment-related tax issues

• Fluent in German and English (Italian is a plus)

• Strong communication and relationship-building skills

• Able to work independently, make sound decisions, and adapt quickly in a changing environment, while staying aligned with the global HR strategy

• Hold a Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent professional qualification (e.g. Fachhochschulabschluss, Personalfachkaufmann/frau)

• Passionate about people and culture, with a hands-on, practical approach and a strong sense of responsibility

🧡 What We Offer

• A high-impact leadership role during an exciting growth phase

• A culture based on authenticity, energy, meritocracy, and entrepreneurial spirit

• The opportunity to work closely with senior leadership and make a real difference

• Staff discounts in our restaurants

READY TO CHANGE PEOPLE'S LIFE WITH PIZZA? 🍕

Apply now, we look forward to meeting you!

BIG MAMMA is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, color, religion, national origin, disability, age or any other characteristic protected by law.