Head Chef

Côte Restaurants; Horsham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Head Chef to lead their kitchen team. This role offers the chance to create memorable dining experiences with a menu that celebrates modern French cuisine. You'll be at the forefront of culinary innovation, ensuring quality and consistency while managing a talented team. Enjoy a supportive work environment that values work-life balance and offers numerous perks, including a discretionary bonus and health benefits. If you're ready to elevate your culinary career and make a significant impact, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Employee meals

Discretionary bonus

Food and drink discounts

Health cash plan

Fortnightly pay

Early pay access

Well-being support

Internal development programs

Company pension scheme

Life assurance scheme

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Head Chef in a high-paced kitchen environment.
• Strong leadership skills to manage a diverse team effectively.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage kitchen staff to ensure high food quality.
• Create and update seasonal menus with a focus on French cuisine.

Skills

Culinary Skills

Leadership

Menu Development

Food Safety Management

Education

Culinary Degree

Food Hygiene Certification

Job description

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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 years’ 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

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.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management

• Industries

  Restaurants, Hospitality, and Food and Beverage Services

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