Head Chef

Green & Fortune Ltd.; Greater London; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Staff discounts

Holiday allowance

Volunteer day

Learning & Development

Cycle to Work Scheme

Job summary

Green & Fortune Ltd. seeks an inspiring Head Chef to shape Clerks House at the London Museum from day one.

You will lead the kitchen, develop seasonal British menus with strong commercial awareness, and build a high-performing team in a dynamic, historic setting. Based at Clerks House in London, you will oversee every service from breakfast to dinner, ensuring exceptional food and guest experience while collaborating with leading partners to establish one of London’s most exciting dining

Qualifications

• Proven experience leading premium restaurant kitchens and delivering consistently exceptional food.
• Strong leadership style with ability to build and develop high performing teams.
• Experience developing and costing seasonal menus with commercial awareness.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day kitchen operation across all service periods with consistency and care.
• Coach and inspire a high performing kitchen team in a culture of collaboration and development.
• Take ownership of menu costing, gross profit, labour planning and stock control.

Skills

Leadership

Menu costing

People management

Seasonal menus

Job description

Few hospitality roles offer the opportunity to shape a restaurant from day one.

Join us as Head Chef at Clerks House Restaurant within the new London Museum, one of London's most anticipated cultural openings. Launching on 28th November in the heart of historic Smithfield, the museum will welcome visitors from around the world, bringing together London's rich history through world class exhibitions, events and exceptional hospitality.

Clerks House will be Smithfield's new all day dining restaurant and bistro, inspired by London's culinary heritage. With 140 covers, the restaurant will serve breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea, dinner, weekend brunch and Sunday roasts, offering thoughtful, seasonal food that is comforting, contemporary and rooted in quality.

Celebrating the history of the market, our menus will showcase the very best British produce, including beef and lamb from Green & Fortune's own farm, alongside collaborations with leading chefs such as Robin Gill. Sustainability, seasonality and craftsmanship sit at the heart of everything we do.

We are looking for an inspiring Head Chef who combines creativity with strong commercial awareness. You will be passionate about seasonal ingredients, confident developing and costing menus, and committed to delivering consistently exceptional food. Just as importantly, you will be a natural leader who builds high performing teams, develops talent and creates a positive kitchen culture.

Working closely with our senior leadership team and an exciting group of collaborators, you will play a defining role in establishing Clerks House as one of London's leading dining destinations from the very first service.

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

What makes you the Clerk HouseHead Chef?

• Restaurant Leadership. Lead the day to day kitchen operation, setting the standard for exceptional food quality, service and guest experience across breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea, dinner, weekend brunch and Sunday roasts. Ensure every service is delivered with consistency, precision and care.
• People. Build, coach and inspire a high performing kitchen team, creating a culture of collaboration, accountability and continuous development where people can thrive.
• Menus. Lead the development of seasonal menus that celebrate outstanding British produce. Working closely with Robin Gill and our wider collaborators, you will create dishes that honour London's culinary heritage while delivering quality, consistency and value.
• Commercial Performance. Take ownership of menu costing, gross profit, labour planning, stock control and kitchen performance, ensuring the restaurant delivers exceptional food alongside strong commercial results.
• Collaboration. Work closely with the restaurant management team, Mr Lyan Studio and the wider London Museum operation to create a dining experience that reflects the ambition of one of London's most exciting cultural destinations.

What you’ll bring asHead Chef?

• Proven experience leading premium restaurant kitchens, with a strong track record of delivering consistently exceptional food and developing seasonal, commercially successful menus.
• An inspiring, hands on leadership style, with the ability to build, coach and develop high performing teams while remaining calm, organised and decisive during busy services.
• Strong commercial awareness, with experience managing gross profit, labour, stock control and kitchen performance, alongside a genuine passion for seasonal British produce, sustainability and London's vibrant dining scene.
• A commitment to exceptional guest experiences, with an eye for detail and a drive to maintain the highest standards of food quality, consistency and presentation.
• Creativity, curiosity and a collaborative approach, with the confidence to work alongside leading chefs and partners to establish Clerks House as one of London's most exciting new restaurant destinations.

Makers’ benefits

• Aviva DigiCare+– Health checks, mental health & nutrition support, GP consultations, second medical opinions, legal & bereavement assistance, fitness programmes
• Life Assurance– 2x your annual salary
• 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.

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.