Head Chef

Côte Brasserie; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent contract 48h/w

Meals on shift

Employee discounts

Structured kitchen team

Job summary

Côte Brasserie in London is seeking a passionate Head Chef to lead the kitchen and drive culinary excellence in our bustling French brasserie.

You will own menu development, train and mentor a talented BOH team, and ensure cost controls, hygiene, and consistent quality across all dishes.

We offer a permanent contract at 48 hours per week with a performance-based bonus, plus meals on shift and employee discounts for staff.

Qualifications

• Proven leadership experience as a Head Chef.
• Excellent organisational and cost-control skills.
• Genuine interest in our food and its provenance.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all kitchen operations, ensuring consistency, quality, and efficiency.
• Execute season menus and regularly changing specials.
• Train, mentor, and motivate the BOH team to maintain high culinary standards.
• Manage food costs and inventory control.
• Maintain excellent hygiene, food safety, and kitchen organisation standards.
• Develop excellent communication and relationships with the FOH teams.

Skills

Leadership experience

Cost-control

Food provenance

Job description

We are seeking a passionate and experienced Head Chef to lead the kitchen of our vibrant French Brasserie. Our restaurant celebrates the warmth and authenticity of classic French dining, combining traditional techniques with high-quality seasonal ingredients in a relaxed, bustling brasserie atmosphere.

We are entering an exciting period of evolution for the business, with a renewed focus on quality, consistency, and long-term growth. This role offers the opportunity to join us at a pivotal moment and play a key part in shaping the next chapter of the restaurant.

This is an exciting opportunity for a talented chef to take ownership of the kitchen, inspire a dedicated team, and deliver exceptional food that reflects the heart of French cuisine.

What you’ll do

• Lead and manage all kitchen operations, ensuring consistency, quality, and efficiency
• Execute season menus and regularly changing specials
• Train, mentor, and motivate the BOH team to maintain high culinary standards
• Manage food costs and inventory control
• Maintain excellent hygiene, food safety, and kitchen organisation standards
• Develop excellent communication and relationships with the FOH teams

Who you’ll be

• Proven leadership experience as a Head Chef, with a passion for developing and motivating a team
• Excellent organisational and cost-control skills
• A genuine interest in our food and its provenance

What we offer

• A permanent contract, with guaranteed 48 hours a week
• Competitive salary with a performance-based bonus scheme
• Meals on shift with further employee discounts for friends and family
• Structured kitchen team