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👨‍🍳 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

Chef We are looking for a skilled and passionate Chef to join our dynamic team at The Black Kitchen on a part-timebasis in London. The ideal candidate will have a flair for creating delicious dishes, ensuring high-quality standards, and working efficiently in a fast-paced kitchen environment. This position is perfect for someone who is creative, detail-oriented, and committed to delivering an exceptional dining experience. About Us At The Black Kitchen, we are all about bold flavours, community vibes, and creating unforgettable dining experiences. Inspired by our rich culinary heritage, we bring a modern twist to traditional dishes, serving up soulful, flavourful food that keeps our customers coming back for more. Renowned for our super friendly and accommodating service, we would like anyone who comes on board to be aligned with this! Key Responsibilities 1. Food Preparation and Cooking - Prepare and cook a variety of dishes to the highest standards, following recipes and presentation guidelines., 2. Menu Development - Collaborate with the team to develop exciting new dishes and seasonal menus that align with the restaurant’s concept., 3. Quality Control - Ensure that all dishes are prepared to the correct specifications and meet the company’s quality standards., 4. Kitchen Organisation - Maintain a clean, organised, and efficient kitchen workspace, ensuring all tools and ingredients are ready for use., 5. Health and Safety Compliance - Adhere to all food safety and hygiene regulations, maintaining a safe working environment., 6. Stock Management - Monitor inventory levels, assist in ordering supplies, and minimise waste by implementing efficient storage practices. • Proven experience as a chef or in a similar role within a professional kitchen (2 years minimum), • Strong knowledge of cooking techniques, food preparation, and kitchen safety practices., • Creativity and a passion for developing innovative dishes., • Excellent organisational and time-management skills., • Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment., • Strong communication and leadership abilities., • Physical stamina to handle the demands of the job, including standing for long periods and handling hot or heavy items. Qualifications • Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate is required; additional culinary qualifications are highly desirable. What We Offer • Competitive wage, • Half-paid day off on your birthday!, • Opportunities for growth within the company, • A supportive and friendly team environment, • Employee meals and discounts (20%) Other • Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed If you have a love for the culinary world and are ready to step into a leadership role in a lively, customer-focused environment, we would love to hear from you!

🍸 Waiter/Waitress – Fern, Bart & Taylor Co. 📍 East Croydon | 💷 £12.21ph + ~£1.50ph service charge | 🕐 Part-time & Full-time available Fern is a premium small-plates restaurant and cocktail bar — think bold flavours, seasonal ingredients, and curated drinks in a stylish setting. We’re part of Bart & Taylor Co., a collection of award-winning boutique bars and restaurants across London and the North. We’re on the lookout for confident, guest-obsessed Front of House Team, who bring energy to every shift and pride in every service. 💫 What you’ll need: • A passion for people and great hospitality, • Sharp eye for detail and a warm, confident vibe, • Must be 18+ and available daytimes, evenings & weekends 💥 Perks & Pay: • £12.21ph + ~£1.50ph service charge, • Free staff meals, • Discounted food & drink for you + friends, • 28 days’ holiday (pro-rata), • Real progression through our internal pathway, • 2-minute walk from East Croydon Station 🚆 Ready to join a fast-paced team and deliver unforgettable guest experiences? Apply now to book your interview and trial shift.

🍕 Job Opportunity: Full-Time Pizza Chef – New Store Opening 🍕 Location: Croydon Company: The Real Pizza Company Position: Full-Time Pizza Chef Salary: Competitive Start Date: Asap We're Opening a New Store – and We Need a Pizza Pro! The Real Pizza Company is expanding! As we open the doors to our brand-new location, we're looking for an experienced, passionate, and creative Pizza Chef to lead the kitchen and deliver the exceptional quality our brand is known for. If you're someone who lives and breathes authentic pizza, knows their way around a wood-fired oven, and loves working with fresh, high-quality ingredients – we want to hear from you. 🔥 What You’ll Be Doing: • Preparing and cooking a wide range of pizzas to our exacting standards, • Managing dough preparation, stretching, topping, and baking, • Maintaining a clean and efficient kitchen environment, • Ensuring food safety and hygiene standards are met at all times, • Assisting with menu development and seasonal specials, • Working collaboratively with the front-of-house team to deliver a top-notch customer experience 👨‍🍳 What We’re Looking For: • Previous experience as a pizza chef (wood-fired experience is a bonus), • Passion for Italian food and high-quality ingredients, • Strong work ethic and attention to detail, • Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment, • Team player with a positive attitude, • Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed 🎁 What We Offer: • Competitive full-time salary, • Opportunities for career growth and training, • Staff discounts and meals on shift, • A supportive team environment, • The chance to be part of an exciting new opening with a growing brand.

🍃 Chef de Partie – Fern, Bart & Taylor Co. 📍 East Croydon | 💸 Up to £2ph service charge | 🍴 All-day dining concept 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 Co., a growing group of award-winning boutique bars and restaurants across London and the North. We're looking for a reliable, passionate CDP who thrives in a fast-paced kitchen, loves good food, and plates with pride. 🔥 Why join us? • Up to £2ph service charge, • Free meals on shift, • Discounted food and drinks for you + your mates, • 28 days’ holiday (Pro Rata), • Expert training + real progression, • 30 seconds from East Croydon Station

PART TIME OFFER TO FULL TIME As a barista on our family run speciality coffee shop, you are not just preparing drinks. You are the face of our business, the start of someone's day. We are looking for someone who brings warmth, personality and professionalism to every shift and who takes pride in both craft and community. WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR IN YOU -A naturally friendly, warm and talkative personality -strong communication skills and emotional intelligence -willingness to learn about speciality coffee and refine your skills -pervious cafe or hospitality experience is a plus but we are happy to train the right person -a love for talking to people, good food & coffee and creating great vibes CUSTOMER SERVICE -you are friendly, confident and naturally welcoming ,greet every customer with a warm smile and friendly energy. When you say hello make costumers feel seen and heard. -you enjoy conversation and create a space where regulars return because of the way you made them feel -you understand how to balance fast service with real connection -build genuine rapport with regulars and new visitors alike. -engage in light, welcoming conversations to create a relaxed environment. -handle customer feedback professionally and with empathy . -remember customer names and favourite/regular orders when possible. -take orders confidently and handle payments accurately COFFEE PREPARTION & BEVERAGES Knowing how to prepare espresso based drinks to speciality standards (calibrating grind, dial in, tamping, extraction, milk steaming) Know your beans: origin, tasting notes and roast level Maintain grinder calibration and espressso machine cleanliness throughtout the day. UPSELLING & PRODUCT KNOWNLEDGE - UNDERSTANDING THE CUSTOMERS MOOD & INTENT Listen carefully to cues: Are they in a rush, chatty, curious or hungry ? Recommended add ons such as non dairy milks, extra shots, syrups or food pairings Proactively recommend pastries, retail coffee or drink upgrades based on customer prefence. Learn flavour profiles, bean origins and seasonal items and confidently describe them. Encourage costumers to try new things through tasting or limited free offers DAILY SHOP OPERATIONS -Open and close the shop efficiently, folling prep and cleaning checklists. -Keep the cafe tidy, well stocked and looking beautiful -Keep customer seating and service tidy, safe & welcoming. -Restock coffee beans, milk, condiments and other supplies as needed. -Maintain hygienic practices at all times (including personal hygiene and food safety) -You consistently maintain a clean and organised workstation, whether you are behind the machine, at the counter or handling dishes -You understand and follow hygiene practices (washing hands, sanitising surfaces, prper food handling) without needing to be reminded -You alwasy leave the coffee machine and bar tidy at the end of the shift, and you jump in to clean up even when its not "your mess" • You treat the cafe like your home, from polishing glassware to folding cloths properly., • TEAM & CULTURE, • -Work closely with other staff (including family) to support each other throughout shifts, • -Communicate openly about stock needs, customer feedback or team tasks, • -Contribute to a positive, respectful environment, bring energy and humour to the team., • -Be flexible and jump in to help wherever needed (kitchen, floor, dishwashing, restocking), • -Can stay cool under pressure, know hoe to move quickly without sacrificing quality or cleanliness., • -You are reliable and you show up on time. You are ready to work and your team knows they can count on you, • Looking forward to hearing from you,, • Anna & Team!

🍸 Restaurant Manager – Fern, Bart & Taylor Co. 📍 East Croydon | 💸 £40,000 per annum 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 Co., a growing group of award-winning boutique bars and restaurants across London and the North. We’re looking for a service-driven Restaurant Manager to support the GM in running our front of house. You’ll lead by example on the floor, coach the team to deliver exceptional guest experiences, and play a key role in shaping service standards. 🔥 Why join us? • Up to £40,000 per annum inc Service Charge, • Free meals on shift, • Discounts on food + drinks for you & your mates, • 28 days’ holiday (Pro Rata), • Work with a supportive GM + passionate leadership team, • 30 seconds from East Croydon Station 📋 What you’ll be responsible for: • Delivering and maintaining outstanding guest service every day, • Coaching, training & inspiring the FOH team on service standards, • Supporting the GM with daily operations & shift leadership, • Managing the floor during service to ensure smooth guest experiences, • Driving a culture of hospitality, teamwork & accountability, • Supporting labour controls, compliance & company standards ✨ What we’re looking for: • A natural host with a passion for guest experience, • Strong leadership skills with a coaching mindset, • Confidence in training teams and leading service from the front, • Organised, energetic & focused under pressure

🍴 Kitchen Porter – Fern, Bart & Taylor Co. 📍 East Croydon | 💸 £12.21ph + Service Charge | 👨‍🍳 Fresh, 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 Co., a growing group of award-winning boutique bars and restaurants across London and the North. We’re looking for a hard-working Kitchen Porter to keep our kitchen running smoothly. You’ll be an essential part of the team — supporting chefs, keeping everything clean and organised, and making sure service flows without a hitch. 🔥 Why join us? • £12.21 per hour + Service Charge, • Free meals on shift, • Discounts on food + drinks for you & your mates, • 28 days’ holiday (Pro Rata, • Supportive team & great working environment, • 30 seconds from East Croydon Station 📋 What you’ll be responsible for: • Keeping the kitchen, equipment & utensils spotless, • Supporting chefs with basic prep when needed, • Making sure the kitchen is stocked with clean crockery & cutlery, • Following hygiene, health & safety standards at all times, • Being a reliable, positive team player ✨ What we’re looking for: • A strong work ethic & positive attitude, • Ability to work quickly & stay organised under pressure, • A team player who takes pride in doing things properly