Chef

Cote Restaurants; West Bridgford; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Cote Restaurants in the United Kingdom is seeking a skilled Chef to join our brigade and help craft exceptional plates during service. You will thrive in a fast-paced environment, delivering precise, high-quality dishes while upholding safety and cleanliness.

As a key member of our kitchen, you will prep, cook, and coordinate with the team to ensure consistent, brasserie-style plates inspired by French culinary traditions and contemporary creativity.

Qualifications

• Experience as line cook/chef in a high-volume kitchen.
• French-inspired kitchen experience.
• Ability to stay calm and focused 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
• 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

Skills

Line cook/chef experience

French-inspired kitchen

Fast-paced environment

Precision and consistency

Team collaboration

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.