Head Chef - Indulgent French Classics (Hiring Immediately)

Côte; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Côte as a Head Chef and lead a passionate team in creating unforgettable dining experiences. You will oversee kitchen operations, ensuring quality and team performance while enjoying benefits like 100% off food and a discretionary bonus. Embrace a culture focused on flavor and development within a growing company.

Benefits

Meals from employee menu

Discretionary bonus up to £2,000 per quarter

100% off food and drink for family and friends

Bupa health cash plan after 1 year

Fortnightly pay

Access to early pay through Wagestream

24/7 support through Smart Health

Opportunities for internal development

Company pension scheme

Life assurance scheme

Qualifications

• Lead a team of chefs and ensure kitchen quality.
• Work with the General Manager to optimize team performance.

Responsibilities

• Cook great food and create memorable experiences.
• Maintain kitchen standards and oversee team operations.

Skills

Leadership

Culinary Skills

Job description

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 also leading a team of Chefs to aim higher every day. Ensuring the kitchen is in top condition, working alongside the General Manager to get the best from your team and the business. #goodvibesonly

The benefits:

• Enjoy meals from our employee menu on every shift (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
• Get 100% off food and drink at any Côte for yourself, family, and friends
• After 1 year of service, join the Bupa health cash plan scheme
• Get paid fortnightly, because who doesn’t love a payday?
• Access your next pay early through Wagestream
• Support your well-being with Smart Health, offering 24/7 support
• Opportunities for internal development and growth with upcoming programmes
• Company pension scheme & life assurance scheme

About Côte:

We believe life should be full of flavour. We’re foodies and in the business of making memories. Founded in Wimbledon in 2007, with a mission to deliver quality, French-inspired food, extraordinary service, and enjoyment of life, we now have a 3,000-strong team and 85 restaurants across the UK.

Why join Côte?

We’re on an exciting journey, and our team plays a vital role. When you work with us, every day is a chance to aim higher. We invest in your development and value your unique contribution. Most importantly, your work brings joy to others. Sound good? Maybe you belong with us.

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