Head Chef

Head Chef – Cocotte Minute, Warminster

Cocotte Minute is an exciting new independent French bistro opening in the heart of Warminster. We are now looking for an experienced and enthusiastic Head Chef to lead our kitchen and help shape the restaurant from the very beginning.

Our menu will focus on traditional French-inspired cooking, including classic casseroles, stews, seasonal salads and well-executed bistro favourites, using fresh, quality ingredients.

As Head Chef, you will be responsible for:

• Leading and managing the kitchen team
• Working closely with the owners to develop seasonal menus
• Maintaining consistently high standards of food quality and presentation
• Managing food costs, stock control, ordering and kitchen budgets
• Organising rotas and ensuring the kitchen operates efficiently
• Maintaining excellent food hygiene, health and safety standards
• Recruiting, training and supporting kitchen staff
• Helping establish the kitchen procedures and culture of a brand-new restaurant

The ideal candidate will:

• Have previous senior kitchen position experience
• Be confident leading a small team
• Have strong organisational and communication skills
• Understand food costing, stock management and gross-profit targets
• Be reliable, calm under pressure and passionate about producing excellent food
• Have experience with French or European cuisine, although this is not essential
• Be excited by the opportunity to help launch and develop a new independent restaurant

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who wants genuine involvement in creating a restaurant, developing its menus and building their own kitchen team.

Competitive salary depending on experience, quarterly bonus based on GP and share of the Service Charge

To express your interest, please send us your CV along with a brief introduction outlining your experience and availability.

Pay: £32,000.00-£46,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Employee discount

Work Location: In person