Chef

Côte Brasserie; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fortnightly pay

Employee meals on shift

Discounts for family and friends

Early pay via Stream

Share of tips

Job summary

Côte Brasserie in Cardiff is seeking a skilled Chef to join our brigade and craft exceptional plates during service, upholding brasserie standards.

The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment, stays calm under pressure, takes pride in precision and teamwork, and brings a genuine passion for French-inspired cuisine, guest experiences, and culinary growth.

You will contribute to a positive kitchen culture, support prep and stock, and help maintain a clean, safe workspace.

Qualifications

• Experience as a line cook/chef in high-volume or French-inspired kitchens.
• Stays calm, focused, and efficient under pressure.
• Passion for food, craft, and culinary growth.
• Punctual, professional, and collaborative.
• Willingness to work flexibly in a busy brasserie.

Responsibilities

• Execute menu items to brasserie standards with speed and precision.
• Maintain a clean, organised workspace before, during, and after service.
• Assist with prep, stock rotation, labeling, and kitchen organisation.
• Uphold strict food safety and hygiene standards.
• Contribute to a positive, team-oriented kitchen culture.

Skills

Line cook/chef

Under pressure

Culinary passion

Punctuality

Team player

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.