Head Chef

Cote; Farnham; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading restaurant group in the UK seeks a Head Chef to create memorable dining experiences in a vibrant kitchen. The position entails overseeing the culinary team, ensuring the highest food quality and standards. You will work closely with management to maximize team performance and organizational success. Offering a competitive salary with bonuses, staff discounts, and support for personal development, this role is ideal for an experienced chef looking to make their mark in a renowned establishment.

Benefits

Discretionary bonus up to £2,000 per quarter

Employee meals

Company pension scheme

Health cash plan after one year's service

Fortnightly pay

24/7 health support

Qualifications

• Experience in a head chef role is essential.
• Ability to lead a kitchen team effectively.
• Strong culinary background with a passion for French cuisine.

Responsibilities

• Lead the kitchen team to deliver excellent food.
• Ensure kitchen cleanliness and organization.
• Work closely with the General Manager to optimize operations.

Skills

Leadership

Culinary skills

Menu creation

Job description

Head Chef

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 everyday but leading an army of Chefs to aim higher every day. Ensuring the kitchen is in tip‑top condition working along side the General Manager to get the best of your people and the business combined. #goodvibesonly

The good stuff.

Every shift you work, we’ve got you covered with meals from our employee menu (thanks Chef)!

A discretionary bonus of up to £2,000 per quarter

Permanent contract, working 48 hours per week – work life balance is top of our agenda

Treat yourself, family and friends to 100% on food and drink at any Côte

After 1 year’s service with us, you will be able to join the Bupa health cash plan scheme

We pay all our teams fortnightly because who doesn’t love a payday?

Access your next pay early through our Wagestream partnership

We take well‑being seriously, so you’ll have access to Smart Health, which offers 24/7 support

We’re here for the curious, so it’s no surprise there are loads of opportunities when it comes to internal development programmes, we have some big plans coming this year!

Company pension scheme & life assurance scheme

Bonjour, we’re Côte.

We believe life should be full of flavour. Yes, we’re foodies – but we’re actually in the business of making memories. Founded in Wimbledon in 2007 with a mission to deliver quality, French‑inspired food, extraordinary service, and a whole‑hearted enjoyment of life, we now have a 3,000‑strong team and 85 restaurants (and counting) across the UK.

There are so many reasons to join Côte.

We’re on an exciting new journey – and our team will play a huge part in making it happen. That means when you’re with us, every day is an opportunity to aim higher. Because we’re invested in your development, so you’ll get out as much as you put in. And we encourage you to bring your unique flavour to work, because we value the diversity of our teams. Best of all, the work you do brings joy to others. Sound good? Maybe you belong with us.

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