Chef

Cote Restaurants; Cirencester; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Cote Restaurants is seeking a skilled Chef to join our brigade and craft exceptional plates during service. You will thrive in a fast-paced, professional team, bringing precision and consistency to every plate.

We value line cook experience in high-volume or French-inspired kitchens, strong teamwork, and a genuine passion for food. You’ll contribute to a culture of excellence and continuous culinary growth across our brasseries.

Qualifications

• Previous line cook/chef experience in high-volume or French-inspired kitchen.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, precise environment.
• Strong teamwork and adaptability.
• Commitment to food safety and hygiene.

Responsibilities

• Execute menu items to brasserie standards with speed, accuracy and finesse.
• Maintain a clean, organised 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.
• Support kitchen leadership in delivering consistently high-quality dishes.
• Stay calm, focused and efficient under pressure during service.
• Show passion for food, craft and culinary growth.
• Demonstrate punctuality, professionalism and a collaborative spirit.

Skills

Line cook experience

French-inspired kitchen

Team player

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.