Head Chef

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Head Chef to lead a dynamic kitchen team. This exciting role involves crafting a menu that celebrates modern French cuisine while ensuring high standards in food quality and safety. You'll have the opportunity to inspire and develop your team, creating memorable dining experiences for guests. With a focus on work-life balance and career development, this position offers a fulfilling environment where your culinary talents can shine. Join a company that values creativity and teamwork, and be part of a journey that aims to elevate dining experiences across the UK.

Benefits

Meals from employee menu

Discretionary bonus

Work-life balance

Discount on food and drink

Health cash plan scheme

Fortnightly pay

Early access to pay

24/7 health support

Internal development programmes

Company pension scheme

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Head Chef or similar role in a busy kitchen.
• Strong leadership skills to manage and develop a team.

Responsibilities

• Lead the kitchen team to deliver exceptional food quality and service.
• Ensure kitchen cleanliness and compliance with food safety regulations.

Skills

Culinary Skills

Leadership

Menu Development

Food Safety Management

Education

Culinary Arts Degree

Tools

Kitchen Equipment

Food Safety Software

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

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 year’s 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, 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.