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 Commis Chef – Hot Section to join our kitchen teams across our Central London restaurants.

The Role

You’ll be part of a BIG MAMMA kitchen team, working in the hot section and preparing our authentic Italian dishes from scratch.

This is where energy, precision and teamwork come together during fast-paced services.

You will:

• Prepare hot section dishes following our authentic recipes and kitchen standards

• Support the Chef de Partie and senior chefs during prep and service

• Maintain high standards of hygiene, organisation and food safety

• Work efficiently during busy services with a positive, proactive mindset

• Help create the best moment of our guests’ day through every plate

At Big Mamma, every dish is homemade, and every service is a team performance.

What We’re Looking For

• A big smile and real passion for Italian food

• Previous experience as a Commis Chef in a busy hot section

• Strong teamwork and communication skills

• Great energy and proactive attitude during service

• Flexibility to work evenings and weekends

High-volume kitchen experience is a plus, but attitude and drive matter just as much.

What We Offer

• Permanent, full-time contract

• £ 12.21 per hour + Tronc

• 5 working days per week with 2 consecutive days off

• Delicious staff meals served family-style

• 15% employee discount across all Big Mamma restaurants

• £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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