Chef

Cote Restaurants; Bournemouth; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Cote Restaurants in Bournemouth seeks a skilled Chef to join our brigade and craft exceptional plates during service. You will work in a fast-paced brasserie, delivering dishes that blend French traditions with contemporary creativity.

The right candidate thrives on precision, teamwork, and a genuine passion for food, craft, and culinary growth in a tight-knit kitchen.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a line cook/chef in a high-volume or French-inspired kitchen.
• Thrives in a fast-paced environment and takes pride in precision and consistency.
• Passion for food, craft and culinary growth.
• Works well in a tight-knit, professional team.

Responsibilities

• Execute menu items to brasserie standards with speed, accuracy, and finesse
• Maintain a clean, organised, and efficient workspace before, during, and after service
• Assist with prep, stock rotation, labelling, and kitchen organisation
• Uphold strict food safety & hygiene standards
• Contribute to a positive, respectful, and team-oriented kitchen culture
• Punctuality, professionalism, and a collaborative spirit

Skills

Line cook experience

Job description

We are seeking a skilled Chef to join our brigade and help craft exceptional plates during service. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment, takes pride in precision and consistency, and enjoys working as part of a tight-knit, professional team.

What you'll do

• Execute menu items to brasserie standards with speed, accuracy, and finesse
• Maintain a clean, organised, and efficient workspace before, during, and after service
• Assist with prep, stock rotation, labelling, and kitchen organisation
• Uphold strict food safety & hygiene standards
• Contribute to a positive, respectful, and team-oriented kitchen culture
• Previous experience as a line cook/chef in a high-volume or French-inspired kitchen
• Ability to stay calm, focused, and efficient under pressure
• A genuine passion for food, craft, and culinary growth
• Punctuality, professionalism, and a collaborative spirit

We are an established hospitality business entering an exciting new chapter. Following a period of change and transformation, we are now focused on strengthening our leadership, refining our offer, and delivering consistently outstanding guest experiences across our Brasseries. Our kitchen teams are passionate about delivering dishes that blend French traditions with contemporary creativity.