Head Chef

Cote; Horsham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading French restaurant chain in Horsham is looking for an experienced Head Chef to lead their kitchen team. The role focuses on delivering exceptional culinary experiences while managing kitchen operations and team development. This position offers a permanent contract with a range of excellent benefits including a discretionary bonus, employee meal options, and opportunities for internal development. Join a vibrant team dedicated to creating unforgettable dining experiences.

Benefits

Meals from the employee menu

Discretionary bonus up to £2,000 per quarter

50% discount on food and drink

Bupa health cash plan

Fortnightly pay

Wagestream access

Company pension and life assurance

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a head chef role.
• Ability to lead and develop a kitchen team.
• Strong understanding of modern French cuisine.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the kitchen team to achieve food excellence.
• Collaborate with the General Manager for business success.
• Ensure the kitchen operates smoothly and efficiently.

Skills

Leadership

Culinary skills

Menu planning

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 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

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.