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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Junior Sous Chef
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 30 restaurants in Europe (France, Monaco, England, Spain, Germany, Italy and Belgium).
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 Manchester.
For our new adventure in Manchester, we are looking for talented Junior & Sous Chefs who will become the leaders and Chefs 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
- Full time role
- 2 consecutive days off per week
- 28 days paid holiday per year
- Pension scheme
- Permanent contract
- Meal on shift: we serve the staff meal before the lunch and dinner shift
- Employee discount: discount on food and drink at our restaurants for you and up to 3 of your friends
- Continuous trainings, team buildings and career opportunities: we offer a training path and concrete career opportunities.
- Geographical mobility in UK & Europe across all our venues
- And much mooore!
START DATE: asap
BIG MAMMA is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, disability, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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PEOPLE PARTNER – DUBAI
PEOPLE PARTNER – DUBAI (DIFC)
Ready to bring the Big Mamma spirit to the Middle East with heart, hustle, and homemade pasta?
Big Mamma is a Squadra of more than 2,300 passionate individuals behind 30 iconic Italian restaurants and food markets across Europe and the Middle East (UK, France, Spain, Germany, Italy, Belgium, Ireland, Monaco – and now Dubai!). 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 opening our very first restaurant in Dubai, based in the iconic DIFC, and we’re looking for a People Partner – Dubai to support our teams and leadership from day one. This is a pivotal role combining talent acquisition, HR operations, employee engagement, and leadership support in a fast-paced, multicultural environment.
You will work closely with the COO and local management team, acting as a trusted advisor while building and growing our Dubai Squadra.
🍝 Your Mission
- Act as the go-to People Partner for all team members in Dubai, supporting the full employee lifecycle
- Lead recruitment: source, attract, and hire top talent in line with Big Mamma’s culture and standards
- Manage onboarding and ensure smooth integration of new hires into the Big Mamma way of working
- Ensure compliance with UAE labour law and DIFC regulations, including contracts, visas, and work permits, in partnership with external providers
- Act as the HR link with Finance on payroll, ensuring all employee data (new hires, leavers, changes) is accurate and timely
- Partner with managers on employee relations, performance management, and development conversations
- Drive People initiatives that foster team culture, engagement, and retention
- Be a visible presence in the restaurant, building relationships and supporting the team on the ground
🌟 Your Profile
- 4–6 years’ experience in HR, ideally in hospitality, retail, or another fast-paced, people-led industry
- Proven recruitment / talent acquisition experience – ability to source, attract, and hire in competitive markets
- Solid knowledge of UAE labour law, DIFC practices, visas, and work permits
- Strong HR operations experience: contracts, visas, employee lifecycle management, compliance, and HR systems
- Knowledge of Blizimbly would be a plus
- Fluent in English (Italian is a bonus!)
- Experience partnering with senior management and providing clear HR guidance
- Strong communication and influencing skills across multicultural teams
- Organised, adaptable, and comfortable working in a start-up opening environment
- Proactive and solution-oriented, with a practical, can-do attitude
🎁 What We Offer
- A key role in the launch of Big Mamma’s first Middle Eastern restaurant
- Exposure to senior leadership & opportunity to help shape our Dubai People function
- Competitive package & benefits in line with market standards
- A people-first culture where passion, growth, and teamwork thrive
🍕 Join Our Squadra
If you’re ready to take on a high-impact role, shaping the People function in a brand-new market and bringing Big Mamma’s culture to life in Dubai, we’d love to hear from you!
🌈 Big Mamma is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.🌈 Big Mamma is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employ
Commis de cuisine (H/F)
Big Mamma est un groupe de restauration franco-italien, créé par Victor Lugger et Tigrane Seydoux. Depuis 10 ans, nous avons ouvert les portes de 27 restaurants en Europe (France, Monaco, Angleterre, Espagne, Allemagne, Belgique et Italie).
Notre mission ? Partager l'ambiance particulière des plus beaux lieux de la tradition italienne, en créant des moments uniques de partage avec nos clients.
Commis de cuisine 🍝👩🏻🍳
Tes missions :
- Travailler dans une brigade où tu seras formé/e sur toutes les bases du métier.
- Préparation des mises en place et participation au service au sein d’un environnement dynamique.
- Développer tes connaissances techniques sur les différents types de préparations, cuissons et utilisation du matériel de cuisine.
- Gestion des priorités et communication avec le reste de l’équipe.
- Connaissance de l'hygiène et de la sécurité.
Rejoins nous si :
- Tu es passionné par le monde de la cuisine et motivé pour approfondir tes connaissances.
- Tu es curieux, tu aimes les bons produits et tu es adepte de la cuisine italienne.
- Tu es dynamique, tu adores le challenge et tu aimes travailler en équipe.
- Tu es organisé, rigoureux et réactif.
Notre offre :
- CDI - 39H/semaine avec 2 jours de repos consécutifs
- Pourboires
- Remboursement 50% pass Navigo + mutuelle ALAN
- Un repas préparé chaque jour avec amour par notre squadra et une réduction de 15% dans toutes nos tratto
- Un abonnement Gymlib pour profiter d'un accès flexible à des milliers de salles de sport et d'activités de bien-être partout en France
- De nombreuses évolutions de carrière, mobilités géographiques en France & Europe, AND much more!
Ti aspettiamo!
BIG MAMMA est un employeur offrant l'égalité des chances. Les candidats qualifiés seront considérés pour un emploi sans tenir compte du sexe, de l'identité de genre, de l'orientation sexuelle, de la couleur, de la religion, de l'origine nationale, du handicap, de l'âge ou de toute autre caractéristique protégée par la loi.
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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.
Big Mamma in 2025 is:
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