French Cuisine Director (Hiring Immediately)

JR United Kingdom; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits for a passionate Head Chef to lead a talented team in creating memorable French cuisine. This role offers the chance to work with a menu rich in flavor and seasonality, ensuring every dish is an unforgettable experience for guests. With a focus on team success and work-life balance, you will enjoy a permanent contract and various perks, including discounts and health benefits. Join a dynamic company with a commitment to quality and exceptional service, where your culinary skills will shine and make a lasting impact.

Benefits

Meals from employee menu

Discretionary bonus

100% discount on food and drink

Bupa health cash plan access

Fortnightly pay

Early access to pay via Wagestream

Well-being support

Opportunities for internal development

Company pension

Life assurance schemes

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Head Chef or similar role in a busy kitchen.
• Strong knowledge of French cuisine and cooking techniques.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of chefs to deliver exceptional dishes daily.
• Ensure the kitchen runs smoothly and efficiently.

Skills

Culinary Skills

Team Leadership

Menu Development

Time Management

Education

Culinary Arts Degree

Food Safety Certification

Job description

Job Title: Head Chef - French Cuisine

Location: Cambridge

Client: Côte

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Description:

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 at Côte.

We create unforgettable experiences for our guests, ensuring they leave with a memory, not just a meal. Our all-day menu showcases modern French cuisine with indulgent classic dishes and lighter options.

As Head Chef, you will be responsible for cooking exceptional food daily and leading a team of chefs to achieve excellence. You will ensure the kitchen runs smoothly alongside the General Manager to maximize team and business success.

Benefits:

• Meals from our employee menu on every shift
• Discretionary bonus of up to £2,000 per quarter
• Permanent contract, 48 hours/week, promoting work-life balance
• 100% discount on food and drink at Côte for you, family, and friends
• After 1 year, access to Bupa health cash plan
• Fortnightly pay
• Early access to pay via Wagestream
• Well-being support through Smart Health
• Opportunities for internal development and growth
• Company pension and life assurance schemes

Founded in Wimbledon in 2007, Côte now has 85 restaurants across the UK, with a mission to deliver quality French-inspired food and extraordinary service. We value diversity and encourage our team to bring their unique flavor to work.

Join us and be part of an exciting journey where every day is an opportunity to aim higher. Your work will bring joy to others and help us make memories together.