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  • Pizza Chef - Manchester
    Pizza Chef - Manchester
    2 days ago
    Full-time
    Manchester

    Big Mamma is an 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 hospitality 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. Join our team as Pizza Chef at Circolo Popolare Manchester! Your Mission You'll be part of a BIG MAMMA kitchen team, working in our pizzeria section and crafting authentic Neapolitan pizzas from scratch, from preparing the dough to the final finishing touches. But this role is about more than pizza. You'll: • Respect health & safety standards and maintain high levels of cleanliness and organisation, • Work hand-in-hand with your teammates during busy services, • Bring positive energy and a problem-solving mindset, • Help create the best moment of our guests' day At Big Mamma, we don't just cook, we create experiences. What We're Looking For • A big smile and real passion for Italian food, • Strong experience as a Pizzaiolo, ideally working with authentic Neapolitan pizza, • Previous experience in a busy restaurant environment, • Great energy, proactive attitude and team spirit, • Strong communication skills and love for teamwork, • Flexibility to work evenings and weekends What We Offer • Permanent, full-time contract, • £ 15.71 (inclusive of Tronc) per hour, • 5 working days per week with 2 days off, • Delicious staff meals served family-style, • 15% employee discount across all Big Mamma restaurants, • £500 referral bonus when you bring a friend, • Open Up -- free, confidential mental health & wellness support, • Wagestream -- access your wages between paydays, • Regular training & real growth opportunities, • Mobility across all our venues in the UK and worldwide 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.

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  • Head Chef
    Head Chef
    10 days ago
    £13.56 hourly
    Full-time
    Manchester

    About Us: At The Real Greek, we bring the authentic taste of the Mediterranean to the UK, serving fresh, delicious Greek dishes in a vibrant, welcoming atmosphere. Our kitchens are the heart of our restaurants, and we take pride in using fresh ingredients to create incredible flavours that keep our guests coming back. As we continue to grow, we are looking for a passionate, skilled Head Chef to lead our kitchen team and deliver outstanding food every day. If you’re a talented chef and natural leader who thrives in a fast-paced, high-energy environment, we’d love to hear from you! What You’ll Do: • As a Head Chef, you will lead and inspire your kitchen team to deliver consistently excellent food, • Oversee food preparation, cooking, and presentation to ensure high standards, • Manage stock control, ordering, and food costs to maximize efficiency, • Ensure hygiene, food safety, and health & safety regulations are always met, • Train and develop your team, supporting their growth and progression, • Work closely with the Restaurant Manager to ensure smooth kitchen operations, • Drive quality, efficiency, and teamwork in the kitchen, • Bring passion, energy, and a love for Mediterranean cuisine to every service What You’ll Bring: • We’re looking for a skilled and motivated chef who has previous experience as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef in a fast-paced kitchen, • Are passionate about fresh ingredients and authentic flavours, • Lead, train, and inspire a team to perform at their best, • Have strong stock management and cost control skills, • Thrive under pressure and enjoys a fast-paced environment, • Maintain high hygiene and food safety standards at all times, • Work collaboratively with front-of-house teams to ensure a seamless service, • Bring a hands-on, can-do attitude to every shift What You’ll Get: • Free staff meals on every shift, • 28 days holiday, • Employee Assistance Programme with the Burnt Chef, • A pension scheme to set you up for the future, • Annual social events, • Staff discount when dining in any Franco Manca, The Real Greek restaurants, • Employee referral scheme – earn from the great people you know, • Opportunities all over the UK to grow your career If you have the skills & passion to become a Head Chef for The Real Greek, then click apply and jump on board!

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