Head Chef - Kingston Upon Thames

Cote Brasserie; Kingston upon Thames; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meals on shift

Employee discounts for friends and fam

Structured kitchen team

Job summary

Cote Brasserie in Kingston upon Thames is seeking a passionate Head Chef to lead our French brasserie kitchen, delivering authentic cuisine with seasonal ingredients in a lively, hospitable setting.

You will own kitchen operations, train and inspire the BOH team, manage food costs and inventory, maintain hygiene standards, and foster strong links with the FOH to ensure consistent, exceptional dining experiences.

Qualifications

• Proven Head Chef experience leading kitchen teams.
• Strong leadership and mentoring abilities.
• Excellent organisational and cost-control skills.
• Commitment to food safety and hygiene standards.
• Passion for French cuisine and provenance.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all kitchen operations, ensuring consistency, quality and efficiency.
• Execute season menus and regularly changing specials.
• Train, mentor, and motivate BOH team to maintain high culinary standards.
• Manage food costs and inventory control.
• Maintain hygiene, food safety and kitchen organisation standards.
• Develop strong communication with FOH teams.

Skills

Head Chef

Team leadership

Cost control

Food safety

Menu planning

Kitchen operations

Job description

We are seeking a passionate and experienced Head Chef to lead the kitchen of our vibrant French Brasserie. Our restaurant celebrates the warmth and authenticity of classic French dining, combining traditional techniques with high-quality seasonal ingredients in a relaxed, bustling brasserie atmosphere.

We are entering an exciting period of evolution for the business, with a renewed focus on quality, consistency, and long-term growth. This role offers the opportunity to join us at a pivotal moment and play a key part in shaping the next chapter of the restaurant.

This is an exciting opportunity for a talented chef to take ownership of the kitchen, inspire a dedicated team, and deliver exceptional food that reflects the heart of French cuisine.

What you'll do

• Lead and manage all kitchen operations, ensuring consistency, quality, and efficiency
• Execute season menus and regularly changing specials
• Train, mentor, and motivate the BOH team to maintain high culinary standards
• Manage food costs and inventory control
• Maintain excellent hygiene, food safety, and kitchen organisation standards
• Develop excellent communication and relationships with the FOH teams

Who you'll be

• Proven leadership experience as a Head Chef, with a passion for developing and motivating a team
• Excellent organisational and cost-control skills
• A genuine interest in our food and its provenance

A permanent contract, with guaranteed 48 hours a week Competitive salary with a performance-based bonus scheme Meals on shift with further employee discounts for friends and family Structured kitchen team