Chef Job with Visa

Demi Chef – Hot Section – Birmingham – Birmingham
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 – Hot Section to join our kitchen team!
The role
As a Demi Chef in the Hot Section at Big Mamma, you’ll work in fast-paced, ambitious kitchens preparing authentic Italian dishes from scratch, ensuring quality, consistency and presentation.
You will:
Prepare hot section dishes following Big Mamma recipes and standards
Work alongside the Chef de Partie, supporting prep, service, and training of new chefs
Maintain cleanliness, organisation and full compliance with health & safety standards
Support the kitchen team during busy services with a positive, proactive attitude
Create memorable moments for guests through your craft and professionalism
About you
Previous experience as a Demi Chef
Strong knowledge of Italian cuisine
Excellent teamwork, leadership and communication skills
High energy, reliability and a proactive attitude
Flexible availability, including evenings and weekends
What Big Mamma offers
Permanent, full-time position
£15.71 per hour + Tronc Point
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 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.