Sous Chef

4w1 month ago

Big Mamma

IT · Full-time · €35,000 – €45,000

About this role

Big Mamma, the French-Italian restaurant group behind 35 locations across Europe and Dubai, is seeking a Sous Chef to join the team in Barcelona. This role is designed for a leader who will become the Chef of tomorrow, taking charge of the kitchen and contributing to a unique culinary experience.

Day to day, you will participate in the menu change process alongside Executive Chefs, ensuring every dish is executed with speed and precision at the pass. You will manage food cost like a true leader, maintaining zero waste, perfect inventories, and punctual orders while upholding hygiene standards and staff presentation.

As the right hand to the Head Chef, you will plan, organize, and guide the brigata with energy and precision. Your leadership will build harmony within the squad, creating a stimulating and positive work environment through daily training and mentorship.

This role offers a permanent contract with two consecutive days off, competitive salary, and a 30% housing subsidy. You will also enjoy continuous training, internal and international mobility, and a 15% discount at all group restaurants.

Requirements

Proven experience as a Sous Chef or equivalent leadership role in a high-volume kitchen
Deep knowledge of Italian cuisine and ability to execute recipes to group standards
Strong organizational skills for inventory management, ordering, and food cost control
Ability to lead, train, and motivate a diverse kitchen team
Commitment to maintaining impeccable hygiene and safety standards
Fluency in Italian and Spanish or English; Catalan is a plus
Passion for creating memorable dining experiences and sharing Italian tradition

Responsibilities

Participate in the menu change process alongside Executive Chefs to create a unique culinary experience
Ensure speed and precision at the pass, making it your signature
Guarantee every dish is perfect, respecting recipes and group standards
Act as the right hand to the Head Chef, ensuring impeccable hygiene, staff grooming, and controls
Manage food cost as a leader: zero waste, perfect inventories, punctual orders
Plan, organize, and guide the brigata with energy and precision
Train and mentor the team daily, transmitting passion and professionalism
Build your squad through leadership that creates harmony and a stimulating work environment