Sous Chef – La Squadra (New Opening) Full Time

Role Overview:

As the Sous Chef, you will play a critical role in the opening and running of our restaurant, supporting the Head Chef in ensuring the highest standards of food preparation, execution, and operational efficiency. Your role will focus on maintaining quality, ensuring smooth operations, and contributing to creating a unique culinary experience for every guest.

Key Responsibilities:

Culinary Excellence:

• Menu Creation & Execution: Contribute to the menu change process with the Executive Chefs, helping to shape a dynamic and unique culinary experience.

• Dish Perfection: Ensure speed and precision in executing dishes, maintaining the highest standards and adhering to Big Mamma’s recipes and guidelines.

• Operational Excellence: Manage the operational efficiency of the kitchen, ensuring everything runs smoothly from opening to closing.

Leadership & Teamwork:

• Team Support: Lead and mentor your kitchen team, instilling passion, precision, and professionalism in every dish prepared.

• Training & Development: Train the team daily, building a culture of cooperation, responsibility, and respect in the kitchen.

• Workplace Culture: Build a positive, dynamic, and productive work environment that motivates the team to excel.

Operational Management:

• Food Costs: Take ownership of food costs, ensuring zero waste, and maintaining flawless inventories and timely orders.

• Hygiene and Organization: Ensure the kitchen remains clean and organized, and that all hygiene standards are strictly adhered to.

• Efficiency: Work closely with the Head Chef to ensure the kitchen operates smoothly with precision and timeliness.

Your Profile:

• Experience: Minimum 3 years of experience in a similar position (Sous Chef, Chef de Partie, etc.) in a high-volume and fast-paced restaurant environment.

• Passion for Cooking: A deep love for Italian cuisine and an eagerness to share your knowledge and skills with your team.

• Leadership: Proven ability to lead, train, and motivate a team while maintaining high levels of energy, professionalism, and positivity.

• Skills: Exceptional culinary skills, organizational abilities, and an eye for detail.

• Cultural Fit: Ability to thrive in a meritocratic, fast-growing, and multicultural environment.

Why Big Mamma?

• A Growing Brand: Be part of Big Mamma’s expansion beyond Europe, bringing our passion for authentic Italian cuisine to Dubai.

• Inclusive & Diverse Environment: We value diversity and equality, fostering a workplace where all are encouraged to succeed.

• Career Development: We believe in the growth of our team members, offering numerous opportunities to develop and climb the ranks.

Big Mamma is an equal opportunity employer, and we welcome applications from individuals regardless of gender, identity, sexual orientation, race, religion, disability, or other protected characteristics.

Join La Squadra and be part of this exciting new chapter in Dubai. Together, we will bring the vibrant essence of Italy to the heart of the UAE.

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