Head Chef

JR United Kingdom; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Côte as a Head Chef and lead a talented kitchen team in delivering exceptional French cuisine. With a focus on quality, seasonality, and guest experience, you'll play a key role in creating memorable dining experiences. Enjoy benefits like a generous bonus scheme, discounts, and opportunities for career growth in a vibrant and supportive environment.

Benefits

Meals from employee menu on every shift

Discretionary bonus of up to £2,000 per quarter

100% discount on food and drink for you, family, and friends

Access to Bupa health cash plan after 1 year

Fortnightly pay schedule

Early access to pay through Wagestream

Well-being support via Smart Health

Opportunities for internal development

Company pension scheme and life assurance scheme

Qualifications

• Experience as a Head Chef or similar role.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Passion for French cuisine and high-quality food preparation.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of chefs to deliver high-quality dishes.
• Ensure the kitchen is in excellent condition.
• Work with the General Manager on team development.

Skills

Leadership

Team Management

Culinary Skills

Job description

Job Opportunity: Head Chef at Côte

Are you looking for your next move as a Head Chef working with a menu that is packed full of flavour, provenance, and seasonality? We might just have the perfect opportunity for you here at Côte.

We create unforgettable experiences for all our guests, so they walk away with a memory, not just a meal. Our all-day food menu showcases and celebrates the diverse, modern French food landscape with indulgent French classic dishes that are balanced with lighter options too.

As a Head Chef at Côte, you'll not only be cooking great food every day but also leading a team of Chefs to aim higher each day. Ensuring the kitchen is in excellent condition and working alongside the General Manager to develop your team and the business. #goodvibesonly

The benefits include:

• Meals from our employee menu on every shift
• A discretionary bonus of up to £2,000 per quarter
• Permanent contract, 48 hours per week – promoting work-life balance
• 100% discount on food and drink for you, family, and friends at Côte
• Access to the Bupa health cash plan scheme after 1 year of service
• Fortnightly pay schedule
• Early access to your pay through Wagestream
• Well-being support via Smart Health, available 24/7
• Opportunities for internal development and career growth
• Company pension scheme and life assurance scheme

Founded in Wimbledon in 2007, Côte is dedicated to delivering quality, French-inspired cuisine, extraordinary service, and a joyful atmosphere. With a team of 3,000 and 85 restaurants across the UK, we're on an exciting journey.

Join us and be part of a team that values your development, encourages diversity, and aims to bring joy through food. If this sounds like the right fit, we would love to hear from you.