Head Chef

Côte; York; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Côte, a modern French restaurant, invites applications for a Head Chef in York. In this pivotal role, you will lead a vibrant kitchen team, embracing the opportunity to showcase your culinary skills while ensuring excellence in both food and service. You'll be able to develop your team and maintain high standards, all while creating unforgettable dining experiences. Join us and be part of a lively culture where every day is about growth and enjoyment.

Benefits

Discretionary bonus up to £2,000 per quarter

Employee menu meals

Fortnightly pay

Bupa health cash plan after 1 year

100% discount on food and drink for family and friends

Wagestream access for early pay

Access to Smart Health support

Company pension and life assurance scheme

Internal development programmes

Qualifications

• Experience in leading a kitchen team.
• Passionate about French cuisine and seasonal ingredients.
• Ability to maintain high standards of cleanliness and organization.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the kitchen team to deliver high-quality food.
• Ensure the kitchen is operating efficiently and to health standards.
• Collaborate with the General Manager for team development.

Skills

Leadership

Cooking

Menu Development

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.

#CotePR