The Big Mamma Squadra is a family of over 2,200 people, all of whom share a passion for Italy. Our common goal? To give you the best moment of your day. If you've visited us before, you know that we love creating incredible dishes in a warm, lively atmosphere. If you don't know us yet, then an unforgettable moment awaits you. A company like ours thrives on the unique personalities that shape it. And that's exactly the kind of person we're looking for. If you have a great charisma, if you know little about gastronomy, but pizza is your life, or if you simply have a special talent for recognising pasta shapes– then you've come to the right place. Or maybe you're just a person with heart and a special energy – then we'd love to hear from you too. If you think you "don't have any special qualities," don't worry! We're a young, dynamic team, and we're growing rapidly. Many of our team members who started with us have become chefs or managers in less than a year. And they're on average 28 years old. So, as long as you bring enthusiasm and energy, you've come to the right place. We look forward to meeting you!
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Commis Pastry Chef
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 Commis Pastry Chef to join our team!
Your Mission
As part of the Big Mamma Kitchen team, your mission will be to:
Prepare desserts following Big Mamma recipes and quality 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
About You
The ideal candidate can demonstrate:
A big smile and real passion for Italian food
Previous experience or training as a Commis Pastry Chef
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
Our offer to you
Permanent, full-time role: 15.96 /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
Earned Wage Access - unlock your pay between paydays
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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Compliance Manager - UK & Ireland
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 restaurants to life across the UK and beyond.
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 Compliance Manager to join our Operations team and support our restaurants across the UK and Ireland, ensuring the highest standards of food safety, hygiene, allergen management and health & safety.
THE ROLE
As Compliance Manager, you’ll be the go-to expert for compliance across our UK & Ireland restaurants, working closely with General Managers, Operations and Maintenance to keep our teams safe and our standards high.
You will:
Lead allergens management and food safety standards, ensuring procedures are followed and risks are minimised
Conduct restaurant audits, identify gaps and work with teams to implement corrective actions
Support restaurants through Environmental Health Officer (EHO) inspections and compliance incidents
Monitor compliance performance, report key risks and drive continuous improvement
Develop and deliver compliance training, helping restaurant teams put the right practices into action
Ensure our restaurants meet UK and Irish regulatory requirements, keeping procedures and documentation up to date
Support new restaurant openings, ensuring compliance standards are in place from day one
Work closely with the Group Hygiene team to align local practices with Big Mamma’s global standards
ABOUT YOU
Proven experience in food safety, compliance, hygiene or health & safety within hospitality
Strong knowledge of food safety, HACCP, allergen management and relevant UK regulations
Experience conducting audits, managing corrective actions and supporting regulatory inspections
Excellent organisational, analytical and problem-solving skills
Confident communicator, able to challenge constructively and build strong relationships with restaurant teams
Proactive, detail-oriented and comfortable managing multiple sites
Flexible to travel regularly across the UK and Ireland
Based In London
OUR OFFER:
A strategic role with real ownership and visibility across UK & Ireland
Full-time, permanent role
Package: Competitive base salary plus Tronc, depending on experience
28 days holiday, plus an extra day off on your birthday
Open Up – free, confidential mental health and wellness support
Stream – access your wages between paydays.
Clear growth path within a fast-expanding hospitality group
Mobility across UK & European Big Mamma venues
At Big Mamma, we value Excellence, Authenticity, Meritocracy and Entrepreneurship. If you’re passionate about raising standards, preventing risks and helping restaurant teams succeed, we’d love to hear from you.
Big Mamma Ltd is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate based on religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, or gender reassignment.
Junior & Sous Chef (M/F/X)
Big Mamma is a French Italian restaurant group, the brainchild of Victor Lugger and Tigrane Seydoux. Over the past 10 years we have opened the doors of 36 restaurants across Europe (France, Monaco, the United Kingdom, Spain, Germany, Italy, Belgium and Ireland), the United Arab Emirates (Dubai) and Mexico (Mexico City).
Our mission? To share the special ambience of the most beautiful places of Italian tradition, creating unique moments of sharing with our customers.
Take the lead with La Squadra as JUNIOR & SOUS CHEF in Dublin 🇮🇪
With Big Mamma’s rapid expansion, we are looking for a talented Junior & Sous Chefs to join us at Gloria Osteria (41 Westmoreland St, Dublin) and become the leader and Chef of tomorrow.
Your main tasks:
FROM CREATION TO PLATE EXECUTION
Participate in the menu change process alongside the Executive Chefs, contributing to a unique culinary experience.
Speed and precision at the pass will be your hallmark.
Ensure every dish is perfect, adhering to the Group's recipes and standards.
OPERATIONAL EFFICIENCY
You are the Chef’s right hand, ensuring everything is impeccable: compliance with hygiene standards, a well-organized team, and checks always aligned with objectives.
Manage Food Costs like a true leader: zero waste, flawless inventories, and always on-time orders.
Plan, organize, and lead the brigade with energy and precision.
SUCCESS IS BUILT ON TEAMWORK
Train and support your team daily, sharing passion and professionalism.
Build your Squad: your leadership creates harmony and makes the workplace stimulating and positive.
Our offer:
Highly competitive salary.
Permanent contract with 2 days off consequently.
A meal prepared daily with love by our Squadra and a discount in all our trattos.
Numerous training and career opportunities.
International mobility across all our venues.
AND much more!
BIG MAMMA is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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Our Values
Ten years ago, we wrote down what we believe to be the values of our project. Since then, they have been the pillars of the story we write every day, as well as the culture of our company. They can be summed up in four meaningful words which serve as a compass for every decision we make, big or small.
Meritocracy
We value enthusiasm and believe that everyone can learn as long as they love what they do. Our teams are young, with an average age of 25, and have incredible career paths. It's the idea of growing together and achieving our dreams collectively that drives us to go further every day.
Authenticity
Authenticity, because passion is more important than experience in our group and because the team is at the heart of the project. These are the notions of sincerity and solidarity that shine through in us, the pride of belonging to such a large family.
Entrepreneurship
We believe that anything is possible. It's possible to pursue big dreams, constantly evolve, and always start over. Optimism and independence are our core values, and we place great importance on remaining flexible, no matter what challenges we face.
Excellence
We want to give every person who enters our restaurant the best moment of their day. We constantly strive to perfect our processes and pay attention to every detail to offer our guests an unforgettable experience. Each new location is an opportunity to further improve our quality and create restaurants that become true institutions.
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