Chef

Cote Restaurants; Welwyn Garden City; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Cote Restaurants in Welwyn Garden City is 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. You will execute menu items to brasserie standards with speed, maintain a clean workspace, assist with prep and stock rotation, and uphold strict food safety and hygiene standards.

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.

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/chef experience

French-inspired kitchen

Team player

Food safety knowledge

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.