Chef

Côte Brasserie; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fortnightly pay

Employee meals on shift

Discounts for family and friends

Share of tips

Early pay access

Job summary

Côte Brasserie is seeking a skilled Chef to join our brigade in Chelmsford. You will craft exceptional plates during service in a fast-paced, professional kitchen that blends French tradition with contemporary creativity.

We value precision, teamwork and a calm, focused approach under pressure, with excellent opportunities for growth and a share of tips. Fortnightly pay and employee meals on shift are among the benefits.

Qualifications

• 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.

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

French cuisine

Calm under pressure

Team player

Tools

Commercial kitchen equipment

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.