F&B Procurement Intern (W/M/NB) – London

Job description

Behind every great restaurant, there’s a great organisation. At Big Mamma, our trattorias may look full of spontaneity, energy and Italian chaos, but behind the scenes, everything runs with precision. We’re looking for an F&B Procurement Intern to join our UK team in London and help ensure our restaurants have exactly what they need, exactly when they need it. From fresh ingredients to glassware, from supplier coordination to menu data accuracy, you’ll be part of the operational engine that keeps our restaurants moving. Your Mission To ensure the availability and smooth flow of all food, beverage and non-food products across Big Mamma UK trattorias, supporting procurement, logistics and operational accuracy. You will report to the F&B Manager UK and Procurement Manager and be a key member of the UK F&B team. What You’ll Do 1. Procurement • Manage central warehouse stock to ensure 100% product availability (food, beverage and non-food items such as crockery, glassware and cutlery) • Place orders aligned with supplier requirements, restaurant needs, consumption trends, seasonal menu changes and product expiry dates • Minimise waste and breakage through structured stock monitoring • Maintain clear communication between restaurants, logistics providers and suppliers • Support sourcing and supplier negotiations through data analysis • Monitor seasonality compliance and track pricing • Maintain accurate purchasing data across F&B and Operations systems • Update and manage the purchasing catalogue database 2. Logistics • Oversee central supply orders and coordinate deliveries to restaurants • Support daily logistics and supply chain operations • Resolve procurement and logistical issues proactively • Manage product import processes: liaise with agents, file declarations on government platforms and gather documentation • Contribute to supply chain improvement projects aligned with B-CORP and sustainability goals 3. Menu Management Support Ensure data accuracy across: • Recipe databases • POS systems • Menus and dietary information sheets Who You Are • Eligible to work in the UK (no visa sponsorship available for this internship) • Fluent in English (Italian and/or French is a plus) • Bachelor’s or current Master’s student in Business, Economics, F&B Management, Engineering, Mathematics or similar • Highly organised and detail-oriented • Passionate about food & beverage and hospitality operations • Strong Excel / Google Sheets skills • Analytical mindset with financial awareness • Practical, hands-on and solutions-oriented • Clear and confident communicator Internship Details • Duration: 6–9 months • Start date: Mid March 2026 • Paid internship: £30,500 per year • Based in London At Big Mamma, passion matters as much as precision. If you want to understand how high-volume hospitality really works behind the scenes and learn procurement, logistics and operations in a fast-growing European group, we’d love to meet you. 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.

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