F&B procurement intern -(W/M/NB)- London

Job Description

Big Mamma is a Franco-Italian restaurant group born from the vision of Victor Lugger and Tigrane Seydoux. Over the past 10 years, we’ve opened the doors to 30 restaurants across Europe (France, Monaco, UK, Spain, Germany, and Italy).

Our mission? To share the unique atmosphere of the most beautiful places in Italian tradition and create unforgettable moments of togetherness with our guests.

Job Description: F&B procurement intern -(W/M/NB)- based in London

Position: Procurement Intern
Reports to: F&B Manager UK and Procurement Manager
Team: Member of the F&B UK team

Mission

To ensure the availability of all food, beverage and non-food products necessary to Big Mamma UK trattorias.

1) Procurement

• Manage the central warehouse stocks: ensure 100% product availability (food, beverage, non-food – crockery, glassware, silverware) by placing orders in line with:

  
  

  • supplier requirements

  
  

  • restaurant needs

  
  

  • consumption trends

  
  

  • seasonal menu changes

  
  

  • product expiration dates

  
  

  • with minimal waste and breakage

  
  



• Maintain clear communication between restaurants, logistics providers, and suppliers to meet F&B procurement needs




• Support sourcing and negotiations with relevant data analysis




• Help ensure seasonality compliance: track product availability and price




• Maintain accurate data across F&B and Operations IT tools: manage and update the purchasing catalogue database

• Oversee all central supply orders and ensure delivery to restaurants




• Manage daily logistics and supply chain operations: resolve procurement/logistical issues




• Handle product import processes: liaise with agents, file declarations on government platforms, gather documentation




• Support supply chain improvements in line with B-CORP goals: contribute to environmental impact projects

• Help ensure data accuracy in:






• Recipe database




• POS tools




• Menus and dietary information sheets

Profile requirements

• Right to work in the UK (no visa sponsorship for internship roles)




• 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

  
  



• Strong organisational skills




• Passion for and understanding of food & beverage




• Proficiency in Excel / Google Sheets




• Practical mindset with interest in operations




• Analytical thinking and financial understanding




• Excellent communication skills

• Duration: 6–9 months




• Start Date: September 2025




• Type: Paid internship (£30.5K per year)

Qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, colour, religion, national origin, disability, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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