Head Chef - Modern French Cuisine Expertise (Hiring Immediately)

JR United Kingdom; Crawley; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading restaurant in Crawley is seeking a Head Chef with expertise in modern French cuisine. You will lead kitchen operations, create seasonal menus, and manage a team. Enjoy benefits like employee meals, bonuses, and career progression opportunities.

Benefits

Employee meals on every shift

Discretionary bonus of up to £2,000 per quarter

50% discount on food and drinks

Access to Bupa health cash plan after 1 year

Fortnightly pay and early access through Wagestream

Well-being support via Smart Health

Opportunities for internal development and career progression

Company pension and life assurance schemes

Qualifications

• Expertise in modern French cuisine required.

Responsibilities

• Lead kitchen operations and manage a team of chefs.
• Create flavorful and seasonal menus.

Job description

Head Chef - Modern French Cuisine Expertise (Hiring Immediately), Crawley, West Sussex

This is a job opportunity for a Head Chef with expertise in modern French cuisine at Côte, located in Crawley, West Sussex, United Kingdom. The role involves leading kitchen operations, creating flavorful and seasonal menus, and managing a team of chefs.

Key Details:

• Location: Crawley, West Sussex, United Kingdom
• Job Category: Other
• EU work permit required: Yes
• Job Views: 5
• Posted: 12.05.2025
• Expiry Date: 26.06.2025

Job Description:

As a Head Chef at Côte, you will be responsible for cooking high-quality French-inspired dishes, leading and motivating your team, and ensuring the kitchen operates smoothly. You will work closely with the General Manager to optimize team performance and uphold the restaurant's standards.

Benefits:

• Employee meals on every shift
• Discretionary bonus of up to £2,000 per quarter
• Permanent contract, 48 hours per week, promoting work-life balance
• 50% discount on food and drinks at Côte for you, family, and friends
• Access to Bupa health cash plan after 1 year
• Fortnightly pay and early access through Wagestream
• Well-being support via Smart Health
• Opportunities for internal development and career progression
• Company pension and life assurance schemes

Founded in Wimbledon in 2007, Côte has grown to over 85 restaurants across the UK, committed to delivering quality, French-inspired cuisine, and memorable experiences.