Chef de Cuisine

CDI Caroline Yvon in Chef de Cuisine , in Cuisine , in Cuisine , in Head Chef
  • Post Date: 16 April 2025
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Job Detail

  • Salaire proposé : 4833
  • Années d'expériences souhaitées : 4 ans

Job Description

RHEA Recrutement, a recruitment agency specializing in high-end hospitality and gastronomy, is seeking on behalf of a historic and iconic restaurant, ideally located by the ocean in a lively seaside town on the Atlantic coast, its future:

👨‍🍳 HEAD CHEF (M/F)


🌊 The place & the spirit

A landmark venue steeped in history, recognized since 1900 for its premium seafood (shellfish, crustaceans, oysters, lobsters, etc.). The business combines a retail boutique and a restaurant serving ultra-fresh seafood directly from on-site tanks.

Recently renovated, the restaurant offers a warm, minimalist cuisine focused on freshness, authenticity, generosity, and simplicity.

With a seating capacity of 80 to 100, an unparalleled sea view, and a Michelin-starred chef as project partner (non-operational day-to-day, but guiding the culinary vision), the restaurant will launch a new identity in July 2025, while staying true to its heritage and soul.


🧑‍🍳 Your mission

As Head Chef, you will lead the kitchen with full autonomy, focusing on consistency, high product standards, and strong team spirit.

🎯 Key responsibilities:

  • Design and execution of the menu in collaboration with management

  • Team management: work organization, scheduling, training

  • Orders, inventory, and supplier management

  • Quality control: plating, cooking, recipe execution

  • Ensure compliance with hygiene regulations (HACCP)

  • Adapt production based on service volume

  • Maintain fluid communication with the dining team and management

  • Oversee equipment maintenance and proper usage


🍽️ The culinary universe

  • Short supply chain seafood directly from the in-house viviers

  • Evolving, seasonal menu including:

    • Bar-style bites: oysters, buckwheat crisps, tuna charcuterie

    • Shellfish platters (individual or shared)

    • Simple local starters: shrimp salads, grilled razor clams, stuffed mussels

    • Grilled mains: fish, shellfish, meat & poultry

    • Sides served family-style: roasted potatoes, salad, seasonal veggies

    • Homemade desserts in the spirit of “Marius-style” bistro sweets


👥 Team & kitchen organization

Year-round core team (5/7, closed Monday-Tuesday):

  • 1 Head Chef

  • 1 Sous-Chef

  • 2 Chefs de Partie

  • 1 Commis

  • 2 Dishwashers

Seasonal team (April to September, 7/7 service):

  • 2 additional CDPs

  • 1 additional dishwasher

⏰ Organization:

  • Split shifts during launch, evolving into a mix of split & straight shifts

  • More flexible schedule in the winter season

  • High-end kitchen equipment: Rational oven, Josper grill, open-flame braise station, XXL walk-in cooler, etc.


💸 Conditions & Benefits

  • Salary: €48,000 to €58,000 gross/year, depending on profile

  • Housing assistance possible

  • Stable, supportive environment with a passionate team

  • Modern, high-performance kitchen

  • Culinary concept overseen and guided by a Michelin-starred chef


📅 Start date: July 2025

📄 Permanent contract (CDI)


📩 Interested?
Send your CV along with photos of your creations and letters of reference to:
📧 rhearecrutement@gmail.com

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