Head Chef

Côte Brasserie; Haywards Heath; In loco; GBP 42.000 - 52.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Meals on shift

Employee discounts for friends and fam

48 hours per week

Performance-based bonus

Descrizione del lavoro

Côte Brasserie in Haywards Heath is seeking a passionate Head Chef to lead the kitchen of our vibrant French brasserie, delivering authentic dishes with seasonal ingredients.

You will own the kitchen operation, mentor the team, manage food costs, and uphold the highest hygiene standards in a bustling, welcoming environment.

We offer a permanent contract, a competitive salary with a bonus scheme, meals on shift, and staff discounts.

Competenze

• Proven leadership experience as Head Chef.
• Excellent organizational and cost-control skills.
• Interest in provenance of ingredients.
• Experience in brasserie or French cuisine.

Mansioni

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

Conoscenze

Leadership

Team motivation

Cost control

Organization

Descrizione del lavoro

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