Head Chef

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

Job summary

A premium restaurant group in East Croydon is seeking a Head Chef to lead its kitchen. You will be responsible for menu creation, team leadership, and ensuring high food safety standards. The ideal candidate has a passion for fresh seasonal food and proven kitchen leadership experience. This role offers a competitive salary of up to £50,000 including service charge, free meals on shifts, and opportunities for career progression.

Benefits

Free meals on shift

Discounts on food and drinks

28 days’ holiday (Pro Rata)

Ongoing training and career progression

Qualifications

• Proven leadership experience in a kitchen environment.
• Passion for creating fresh, seasonal menus.
• Ability to manage stock and reduce wastage.

Responsibilities

• Lead and motivate the kitchen team.
• Create and manage menu according to company guidelines.
• Ensure kitchen cleanliness and food safety standards.

Skills

Leadership

Menu creation

Team 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 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.

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: 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.