Head Chef

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

Job summary

A premium restaurant group in London is seeking a creative Head Chef to lead their kitchen. You will inspire a motivated team and take charge of seasonal menus while maintaining high standards in a vibrant dining environment. The role offers a salary up to £50,000 including service charge, along with various benefits such as free meals and discounts for staff.

Benefits

Free meals on shift

Discounts on food and drinks

28 days’ holiday (Pro Rata)

Ongoing training and career progression

Qualifications

• Natural leader who inspires confidence in their team.
• Passion for fresh, seasonal food and creative menus.
• Experience as a Head Chef required.
• Advanced English language skills.

Responsibilities

• 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 and food safety standards.

Skills

Leadership

Menu creation

Food safety standards

Inventory management

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 banging 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Qualifications

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