Chef

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

Benefits offered by this job

Fortnightly pay

Employee meals on shift

Discounts for family and friends

Share of tips

Pay early via Stream

Job summary

Côte Brasserie Haywards Heath is seeking a skilled Chef to join our brigade and help craft plates during service. You’ll thrive in a fast-paced kitchen, take pride in precision, and work as part of a tight-knit, professional team.

You’ll bring experience as a line cook or chef in a high-volume, French-inspired kitchen, stay calm under pressure, and show genuine passion for food, craft, and culinary growth. We offer high hourly rates, fortnightly pay, and meals on shift.

Qualifications

• Must have experience as a line cook or chef in a fast-paced kitchen.
• Experience in French-inspired cooking is preferred.
• Ability to work calmly and efficiently under pressure.

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, labelling and kitchen organisation.
• Uphold strict food safety and hygiene standards.
• Contribute to a positive, respectful kitchen culture.

Skills

Line cook

Chef

High-volume kitchen

French-inspired

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.