Sous Chef – Fern, Bart & Taylor
East Croydon | Up to £42,000 per annum (including service charge) | Seasonal Fresh Food & Premium Dining
Fern is a stylish, premium restaurant centred around fresh, seasonal food, serving lunch, dinner, Saturday brunch, and our renowned Sunday roast seven days a week.
Part of Bart & Taylor Co., an award-winning collection of boutique bars and restaurants across London and the North, Fern delivers a refined yet relaxed dining experience built on creativity, quality, and genuine hospitality.
We're looking for a passionate, hands-on Sous Chef to support our Head Chef in leading the kitchen. This is an exciting opportunity for a talented chef who thrives in a fast-paced, fresh-food environment and is ready to take the next step in their career while helping shape one of Croydon's most exciting dining destinations.
Why Join Bart & Taylor?
- Salary package up to £42,000 per annum (including service charge)
- Free meals on shift and generous staff discounts across all venues
- 28 days' holiday (pro rata)
- The opportunity to contribute to seasonal menu development
- Career development and progression across a growing independent hospitality group
- Ongoing training and support from senior chefs and operations leaders
- Excellent location – just 30 seconds from East Croydon Station
Key Responsibilities
- Support the Head Chef with the day-to-day management of the kitchen
- Lead, motivate, and develop the kitchen team during service
- Maintain consistently high standards of food quality, presentation, and execution
- Assist with menu development using fresh, seasonal ingredients
- Manage stock, ordering, and minimise wastage to maximise efficiency
- Help control labour and food costs in line with company targets
- Ensure the highest standards of food safety, hygiene, and kitchen organisation
- Work closely with the Front of House and management teams to deliver an exceptional guest experience
- Take responsibility for running the kitchen in the Head Chef's absence
What We're Looking For
- Previous experience as a Sous Chef or a strong Junior Sous Chef ready to progress
- A genuine passion for fresh, seasonal produce and quality cooking
- A positive leader who motivates and develops those around them
- Strong organisational skills with the ability to perform under pressure
- Good commercial awareness, including stock control, food costs, and labour management
- A calm, hands-on approach with excellent attention to detail
- A desire to learn, grow, and build a long-term career within a successful hospitality group
If you're ready to develop your leadership skills, work with a talented team, and play a key role in delivering exceptional food at one of Croydon's leading restaurants, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply now and grow your career with Bart & Taylor.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits
- Company events
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
Ability to commute/relocate
- Croydon CR0: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience
- Sous Chef: 2 years (preferred)
Work authorisation
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: Up to £42,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
Experience:
- Sous Chef: 1 year (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
