Apprentice Commis Chef

Green & Fortune Ltd.; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Sick Pay

Staff Discounts

Holiday Allowance

Volunteer Day

Hospitality Essentials

Cycle to Work Scheme

Refer a Friend Scheme

Learning & Development

G&F Support Scheme

Hospitality Action

Job summary

Green & Fortune Ltd. is seeking an Apprentice Commis Chef to start a culinary career within our London venues. You will gain hands-on experience across café, restaurant, events, bakery and butchery environments, learning multiple food styles from seasoned chefs.

No previous kitchen experience is required; a genuine passion for food, eagerness to learn, and a commitment to a chef's career are essential. We support a one-team approach across the restaurant, bar, and floor, with opportunities to

Qualifications

• No prior kitchen experience required.
• Genuine interest in food and willingness to learn.
• Enthusiasm to build a career as a chef.

Responsibilities

• Prepare fresh food across our café, restaurant and events kitchens.
• Develop cooking, preparation and presentation skills alongside experienced chefs.
• Gain experience in bakery and butchery, learning various techniques and ingredients.

Job description

We are looking for a passionate Apprentice Commis Chef who is ready to start their career in hospitality, learn from experienced chefs and gain hands‑on experience across a variety of kitchen environments.

As part of your apprenticeship, you’ll have the opportunity to develop your skills across our café, restaurant and events kitchens, gaining experience with different styles of food preparation and service. You’ll also have the chance to spend time within our bakery and butchery, building a broader understanding of ingredients, techniques and how great food is produced from start to finish.

You don’t need to know everything already – we’re looking for someone with a genuine interest in food, a willingness to learn and the enthusiasm to build a career as a chef.

At Green and Fortune, we take pride of the connections we make through the moments and memories we create.

What makes you the Apprentice Commis Chef?

Learn and develop your skills while gaining hands‑on experience across our kitchens.

• Prepare fresh food across our café, restaurant and events kitchens.
• Build your cooking, preparation and presentation skills alongside experienced chefs.
• Gain additional experience in our bakery and butchery, learning different techniques and ingredients.

What you’ll bring as Apprentice Commis Chef?

Previous kitchen experience isn’t essential. What matters most is your passion for food, willingness to learn and enthusiasm to build a career as a chef.

We encourage a one team approach, and willingness to get stuck in with all aspects of the restaurant from bar to floor.

Makers’ benefits

• Company Sick Pay – Up to 5 days after 1 year of service
• Staff Discounts – 50% off in our restaurant and 25% off at our cafés
• Holiday Allowance – Up to 33 days with length of service (an extra 3 days after 3 years and an additional 2 days after 5 years)
• Volunteer Day – One paid day off each year to support a community or charity of your choice
• Hospitality Essentials – Benefit Hub – Discounts on retail, groceries, gyms, and more
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Refer a Friend Scheme
• Learning & Development – Access to our portal and further education through apprenticeship programmes
• G&F Support Scheme
• Hospitality Action – Access to a confidential Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

The Story of Our Makers

Since 2008, our Makers have been creating exceptional hospitality across London's restaurants, cafés, bars, workplaces and event venues. From chefs and bartenders to event professionals and front‑of‑house teams, we’re united by a passion for great food, genuine service and creating experiences people remember. Nearly 20 years on, that spirit still defines who we are: independent, hands‑on, and committed to doing hospitality differently.

Committed to diversity, equality, and inclusivity, we encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds. Please contact our People team at [e-mail] should any adjustments be necessary throughout the recruitment process.

Our ESG Commitment

We embed sustainability and responsibility into everything we do, from reducing our environmental impact to supporting our people and local communities. Caring for our people, our communities, and the planet is part of everyday life at Green & Fortune, and every team member plays a role in this.