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Head Chef

On-site in Canterbury·Full-time·Added 17 days ago (last checked 12 Oct)

Côte

166 open roles

Overview

Job details

  • £49,000 - £51,000 a year

    Gross, as stated in the ad.

    About £3,230 - £3,340 a month after tax.

  • Full-time

    Per the ad.

Requirements

  • Work on-site in Canterbury

    No relocation package mentioned.

Skills

Requirements

What we're looking for

  • 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

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

  • 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

The role

Head Chef

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

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.

About Côte

Industry
Restaurants
Website
cote.co.uk
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