Head Chef

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

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

Employee meal provisions

Health cash plan

Pension scheme

Internal development programs

Job summary

Côte Restaurants is seeking a passionate Head Chef to lead the kitchen at our York location. This role combines creative cooking with team leadership, focusing on delivering exceptional French cuisine. We value your skills and offer a supportive environment with opportunities for development. Competitive salary and benefits, including substantial bonuses and meal provisions, signify our commitment to our team members' well-being.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Head Chef or in a senior kitchen role.
• Strong knowledge of French cuisine and menu creation.
• Ability to lead and inspire a team.

Responsibilities

• Oversee kitchen operations and maintain high culinary standards.
• Lead and train the kitchen team to ensure peak performance.
• Collaborate with the General Manager to drive business success.

Skills

Leadership

Culinary Skills

Team Management

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Position: 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 working alongside 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 a priority
• Treat yourself, family, and friends to 100% off 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
• Opportunities for internal development programs; we have 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

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Management

Industries

• Restaurants, Hospitality, and Food and Beverage Services

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