Demi Chef - Cold Section - London

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.

Big Mamma is also a certified B Corp , committed to doing business in a way that respects people, producers and the planet.

We’re now looking for a Demi Chef – Cold Section to join our kitchen team!

The role

As a Demi Chef in the Cold Section at Big Mamma, you’ll be responsible for delivering high-quality antipasti, insalate and cold preparations, ensuring consistency, precision and great presentation.

You will:

• Prepare and plate cold section dishes, including antipasti and salads

• Follow Big Mamma recipes and kitchen standards

• Work closely with the Chef de Partie, supporting daily prep and service

• Help train and support Commis and Prep Chefs

• Maintain cleanliness, organisation and full compliance with health & safety standards

• Support the kitchen team during busy services with a positive, proactive attitude

About you

• Previous experience as a Demi Chef, ideally in the cold section

• Good knowledge of Italian cuisine

• Strong teamwork, communication and leadership skills

• High energy, reliability and attention to detail

• Flexible availability, including evenings and weekends

What Big Mamma offers

• Permanent, full-time position

• £ 16.71 per hour ( Inclusive of tronc )

• 5-day working week with 2 days off

• Daily staff meals

• 15% discount across all Big Mamma restaurants (UK and Ireland)

• £500 employee referral bonus, T&Cs apply

• Wagestream – access your pay between paydays

• Mental health & wellbeing support (Open Up)

• Continuous training and real career progression

• Mobility across our UK and worldwide restaurants

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.