👨🍳 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
Usual working days and hours: Full-time, 35 hrs p/w with a flexible working pattern Salary: £28 - £30,000 per year dependent on experience Usual place of work: This position will be home-based but local travel will be regularly required Contract: Permanent, starting within Q4 2025 Reports to: Report to the Chair of the Branch Board of Trustees The Role We’re looking for a Branch Manager with proven success in the charity sector and a strong focus on income generation. You’ll play a key role in giving animals a second chance by managing our day-to-day operations, leading our teams and driving new revenue streams. Managing our independent charity, you’ll work closely with its Trustees to grow our profile, build sustainable income and act as the main point of contact for our staff, the public, partners and volunteers. This is a varied, hands-on role with plenty of autonomy — no two days are the same. About Us RSPCA South West London branch is an independently registered charity based in Wandsworth, SW18. Our mission is to make sure that all animals have a good life, by rescuing and caring for those in need, by speaking on behalf of all animals and by inspiring everyone to treat them with compassion and respect. Your Key Responsibilities Lead income generation: Oversee shop operations, online sales, grants and fundraising efforts to maximise revenue. People management: Line-manage shop, sales and welfare staff, oversee budgets and staff performance and ensure targets are met. Expand fundraising: Maintain existing and identify new income streams including grants, campaigns, events and donor engagement. Branch operations: Manage day-to-day administration, compliance, health and safety, communications and volunteer coordination. Promote our mission: Support local outreach, animal welfare work, and public engagement through social media and community partnerships. You’ll Bring ● Strong background in income generation, budgeting and team leadership. ● Proven experience and effectiveness in the charity sector. ● Excellent people skills — comfortable managing staff and volunteers. ● Self-starter with great organisation, adaptability and problem-solving ability. ● Passion for animal welfare and alignment with the RSPCA’s mission. ● Competent with digital tools (Google Workspace, Canva, Microsoft Office). ● Over 18 with a full UK driving licence and able to travel regularly around the branch area. ● GCSEs in Maths and English (or equivalent functional skills). What We Offer ● Flexible working week. ● Workplace pension and staff discounts. ● 24/7 free staff wellbeing support. ● Ongoing training and career development. ● A rewarding role where your work directly helps vulnerable animals. Ready to drive change and raise vital funds for animal welfare? Apply today a cover letter detailing how your experience and skills fits with each of the key role responsibilities. Applications without a cover letter will not be considered for an interview. Additional Information Applications for the position will remain open until we have found a suitable applicant, therefore we recommend applicants apply early, as we do expect a high volume of interest in the position. There will be a probation of three months for the selected candidate. Our branch area currently covers SW11 1-3, SW15 1-6, SW18 1-5, SW19 1, SW19 3-8, SW20 0, SW20 8-9, SM1 1-4, SM2 5-7, SM3 8-9, SM4-6, SM5 1-4, SM6 0, SM6 7-9, KT4 7-8. We strongly believe in being an innovative, diverse, and inclusive organisation and recognise that diversity in all our people will help achieve that purpose and our mission more effectively. We actively encourage and seek applications from a wide diversity of candidates. In order to comply with legal requirements, we ask all potential candidates to provide their eligibility to work in the UK as part of the selection procedure. If you are invited to an interview, you will be asked to bring the appropriate original documents with you. Organisation type: CIO Registered Charity 1209355 The position is being recruited for by the RSPCA South West London Branch CIO registered charity number 1209355 and not the National RSPCA.
Role Overview Josh Hair and Beauty is seeking a talented, reliable, and versatile General Hairstylist to join our creative team on a commission-based agreement. This stylist should be confident in working independently across a range of services and have excellent customer service and technical skills. You will operate under a commission structure and work closely with our team to deliver an exceptional client experience in line with the brand’s standards of excellence. Key Responsibilities Hair Services Provide a full range of salon services including (but not limited to): • Silk presses, • Blow dries, • Haircuts (trims, shaping, precision cuts), • Colouring (tints, highlights, custom colour), • Texture releases, • Relaxers, • Treatments and conditioning, • Wig installs and maintenance (optional, depending on skillset), • Provide consultations and recommend suitable services and treatments, • Maintain accurate service timing and manage your daily schedule efficiently, • Follow proper sanitation and hygiene protocols before and after every service Client Experience • Welcome clients warmly and provide a high-quality, relaxing salon experience, • Ensure clients are signed in on Salon IQ (training provided if needed), • Offer aftercare advice and suggest retail products or packages, • Maintain a clean and organised workspace at all times Administrative & Booking • Manage your own appointments via Salon IQ (or with front desk assistance), • Confirm bookings and respond promptly to any client reschedules, • Keep track of your earnings (commission-based) Team Contribution • Attend monthly reviews with management for performance, feedback, and goal setting, • Support a collaborative and professional team environment, • Provide occasional input on promotions, packages, or service ideas Expectations • Punctuality and professionalism are non-negotiable, • Maintain a high level of client care, presentation, and brand alignment, • Be proactive in resolving client concerns and upholding salon reputation, • Take full ownership of your services, cleanliness, and time management, • Comply with all relevant health and safety regulations and salon guidelines Required Skills & Qualities • Minimum 2 years of hands-on salon experience, • Strong skillset in both natural and chemically treated hair, • Confident in cutting, colouring, and heat styling, • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, • Ability to manage your own client base and contribute to team efforts, • A positive, professional, and client-first attitude
We are seeking a creative and detail-oriented New Products Developer to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will be responsible for researching, conceptualizing, developing, and launching innovative new products that align with market trends, customer needs, and company objectives. You'll work closely with cross-functional teams including marketing, R&D, production, and supply chain. You’ll be responsible for bringing fresh, exciting, and commercially viable menu items from concept to launch, working closely with operations, marketing, procurement, and franchise partners. Key Responsibilities: 1. Lead and manage the product development program, ensuring alignment with consumer demand and market trends., 2. Drive innovation and creativity in developing new products, with a focus on new trending products and new inovations., 3. Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including marketing, site operations, packaging development, nutrition, and regulatory teams, to deliver robust NPD solutions., 4. Conduct thorough financial and business analysis, including P&L management, pricing, and promotion recommendations., 5. Monitor and analyze external market performance and competitor activity, identifying risks and opportunities for actionable insights., 6. Manage EPD (flavor/variant extensions) innovation projects from concept to launch, including P&L ownership and stakeholder approvals., 7. Develop compelling launch plans and collaborate with sales teams to drive retailer sell-in., 8. Lead below-the-line (BTL) activities such as in-store and shopper marketing, pack design changes, and social media campaigns., 9. Contribute to the development of the annual Winning Plan and long-term brand strategy., 10. Build strong commercial plans in collaboration with sales, category, and commercial planning teams., 11. Establish strong connections with internal stakeholders, including finance, operations, packaging, and R&D teams, to ensure successful market delivery., 12. Manage consumer marketing spend effectively. Requirements: • Proven experience (2–5 years) in product development, ideally in [industry: e.g., food and beverage, cosmetics, tech]., • Strong project management and organizational skills., • Creative mindset with strong problem-solving abilities., • Excellent communication and collaboration skills., • Proficiency in product development tools and software (e.g., CAD, formulation platforms, project tracking tools). Preferred Qualifications: • Experience with sustainability and eco-conscious product development., • Familiarity with regulatory requirements in the relevant industry., • Knowledge of consumer behavior and market research techniques. Why Join Us? • Be part of an innovative, growth-driven company., • Work in a collaborative and supportive environment., • Opportunities for career development and advancement., • Competitive salary and benefits package. To Apply: Send your CV and a brief cover letter.