Head Chef

Côte Restaurants; Farnham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading restaurant chain in the UK is seeking an experienced Head Chef to lead a talented team and create unforgettable culinary experiences. The ideal candidate will ensure the kitchen operates smoothly and maintains high standards. This position offers a permanent contract with a focus on work-life balance, along with a variety of employee benefits including bonuses and access to health plans.

Benefits

Meals from the employee menu

Discretionary bonus of up to £2,000 per quarter

Work-life balance with a permanent contract

100% discount on food and drink at Côte

Bupa health cash plan after 1 year

Fortnightly pay

Access to early pay through Wagestream

24/7 Smart Health support

Internal development programmes

Company pension scheme

Responsibilities

• Lead an army of Chefs to aim higher every day.
• Ensure the kitchen is in tip-top condition working alongside the General Manager.

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.

Overview

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.

Responsibilities

• Lead an army of Chefs to aim higher every day.
• Ensure the kitchen is in tip-top condition working alongside the General Manager to get the best of your people and the business combined.

Benefits

• Every shift you work, we’ve got you covered with meals from our employee menu.
• 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 you can join the Bupa health cash plan scheme.
• We pay all our teams fortnightly.
• Access your next pay early through our Wagestream partnership.
• Access to Smart Health, which offers 24/7 support.
• Internal development programmes and a company pension scheme & life assurance scheme.

About Côte

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 flavor 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.