** 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