Chef

Côte Brasserie; Brighton; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fortnightly pay

Employee meals on shift

Staff discounts

Share of tips

Early access to pay

Job summary

Côte Brasserie in Brighton is seeking a skilled Chef to join our brigade and craft exceptional plates during service. You will thrive in a fast-paced environment, take pride in precision, and contribute to a tight-knit, professional team.

Bring experience as a line cook/chef in a high-volume or French-inspired kitchen, stay calm under pressure, and show a genuine passion for food and culinary growth. We offer competitive hourly rates, employee meals, and a supportive team culture.

Qualifications

• Experience in a high-volume or French-inspired kitchen.
• Ability to stay calm, focused, and efficient under pressure.
• Commitment to food safety and hygiene.

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.

Skills

Line cook experience

Teamwork

Under pressure

Food safety

Job description

About Côte Brasserie

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.

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

What you’ll bring

• 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

Why you’ll love it here

• A vibrant workplace inspired by the charm of Parisian cafés.
• We pay all our teams fortnightly because who doesn’t love a payday?
• Employee meals on shift, discounts for your family and friends, great hourly rates plus a share of the tips, and access to your pay early through our partnership with Stream
• A team that works hard, laughs loud, and celebrates the little things.