Head Chef

Bart & Taylor; City Of London; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A premium restaurant group in East Croydon is seeking a driven Head Chef to lead their kitchen. Responsibilities include menu creation, team development, and maintaining high standards of food safety. The ideal candidate has a passion for fresh, seasonal food and strong leadership skills. The role offers a competitive salary of up to £50,000 and various employee benefits including free meals and discounts.

Benefits

Free meals on shift

Discounts on food and drinks

28 days’ holiday

Ongoing training and career progression

Qualifications

• Natural leader who inspires confidence.
• Passion for fresh, seasonal food.

Responsibilities

• Lead, motivate, and develop the kitchen team.
• Accountability for menu creation.
• Manage stock and reduce wastage.
• Control labor costs according to guidelines.
• Ensure kitchen cleanliness and food safety.

Skills

Leadership

Creative menu development

Stock management

Food safety standards

Job description

Overview

Head Chef – Fern, Bart & Taylor. East Croydon | Up to £50,000 inc Service Charge | Seasonal sharing plates. Fern is a stylish, premium restaurant built around fresh, seasonal sharing plates — open 7 days a week for lunch, dinner, Saturday brunch, and a Sunday roast. We’re part of Bart & Taylor, a growing group of award-winning boutique bars and restaurants across London and the North. We’re on the hunt for a driven, creative Head Chef to lead our kitchen. You’ll inspire and develop your team, take pride in seasonal menus, and keep standards high while delivering food that makes people talk.

Why join us?

• Up to £50,000pa Inc Service Charge.
• Free meals on shift.
• Discounts on food + drinks for you & your mates.
• 28 days’ holiday (Pro Rata).
• Freedom to develop menus + real influence on the kitchen.
• Ongoing training + clear career progression.
• 30 seconds from East Croydon Station.

What you’ll be responsible for

• Leading, motivating & developing the kitchen team.
• Full accountability for menu creation within company guidelines.
• Managing stock, inventory & reducing wastage.
• Controlling labour costs in line with company guidelines.
• Ensuring kitchen cleanliness, organisation & food safety standards are always met.

What we’re looking for

• A natural leader who inspires confidence in their team.
• A passion for fresh, seasonal food and creative menus.

Experience & Requirements

• Experience: Required
• Languages: English – Advanced
• Employment: Full-time
• Schedule: 5 Days out of 7
• Salary: £48,000 – £50,000 yearly
• Benefits: Incl Service Charge

About Bart & Taylor

Bart & Taylor Co. are a collection of award-winning, premium boutique bars and restaurants spanning from London to the North of England, each with its own unique concept and style.