Hospitality Sous Chef - New Opening

KM Education Recruitment Ltd; London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity for an experienced Hospitality Sous Chef to join a renowned company in a new venue, focusing on innovative menu creation and team management. Candidates will thrive in high-pressure, fast-paced environments and contribute to exceptional catering experiences. Join an organization that values its employees and fosters growth through community initiatives and excellent support systems.

Benefits

Company Sick Pay

Life Insurance (2 x annual salary)

50% discount in restaurant and 25% off at cafes

Holidays increasing with length of service

Loyalty bonuses in line with the length of service

Paid community or charity volunteering day

Retail, Grocery, and Gym Discounts

Cycle to Work Scheme

Learning and Development Portal

Access to Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Qualifications

• Strong background in high-volume catering or hospitality kitchens.
• Excellent multitasking and time-management skills.
• Confidence in handling high-pressure situations while organized.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Executive Chef on innovative menu development.
• Lead the kitchen staff to prepare high-quality dishes.
• Coordinate food production for events, ensuring timely service.

Skills

Multitasking

Time management

Attention to detail

High-pressure handling

Team-oriented approach

Job description

We're looking for an enthusiastic and experienced Hospitality Sous Chef to join us in a thrilling new venture at One Southwark Bridge. This is a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in a brand-new setting. If you thrive in new environments and enjoy wearing many hats at the beginning of new openings, and if you enjoy taking initiative, driving excellence, and building a positive and efficient team culture, this role is for you.

Here at Green & Fortune, we're more than just a hospitality company-we're a family of food lovers and innovators who believe in supporting our people to thrive and grow. If you thrive on the buzz of volume catering while maintaining exceptional standards, and you're passionate about creating innovative, delicious, and nutritious dishes, we'd love to hear from you.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Collaborate with the Executive Chef to develop and execute innovative menus for hospitality and event offerings.
• Lead kitchen staff in preparing and cooking high-quality dishes according to established standards.
• Supervise, train, and manage kitchen staff, including kitchen porters, ensuring adherence to recipes, techniques, and safety protocols while fostering the development of a high-performing team.
• Coordinate with event planners to understand specific event requirements and tailor menus accordingly.
• Oversee food production and service during events, ensuring timely delivery and presentation of dishes.
• Day to day smooth running of the Hospitality kitchen and making sure that customer satisfaction is prioritised at all times.
• Protect the health and safety of all guests and team members by following the due diligence of food safety, wastage, health and safety, accident reporting, fire alarms, cleaning schedules, stock control, pest control and general maintenance. Assisting in completing necessary paperwork.
• Maintaining a positive and jovial atmosphere in the kitchen during stressful times.
• Preparation of staff food on a daily basis.
• Monitoring and maintenance of kitchen equipment.
• Collaborate with suppliers and manage food purchasing based on scheduled events and inventory levels, ensuring stock is maintained to meet operational requirements.
• We promote one team approach within our venue.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Strong background in high-volume catering or hospitality kitchens, with experience in dynamic and fast-paced environments.
• Previous B&I experience.
• A keen eye for detail and commitment to maintaining quality at scale.
• Ability to create a variety of dishes that balance flavour, creativity, and efficiency.
• Confidence in handling high-pressure situations while staying organized and calm.
• Strong understanding of food safety and hygiene regulations, with the ability to follow best practices.
• Excellent multitasking and time-management skills to handle volume and meet deadlines.
• A proactive, team-oriented approach with a passion for mentoring and supporting colleagues.

WHAT DO WE OFFER IN RETURN?

• Company Sick Pay
• Life Insurance (2 x annual salary)
• 50% discount in our restaurant and 25% off at our cafes
• Holidays increasing with length of service
• Loyalty bonuses in line with the length of service.
• One paid day off each year to get involved in any community or charity volunteering activity of your choice as we believe in the power of giving back.
• Retail, Grocery and Gym Discounts
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Refer your friend scheme
• Learning and Development Portal and further education with apprenticeship programs
• G&F Support Scheme
• WeCare: 24/7 online GP, mental health support, Financial and legal wellbeing, get fit programmes, and many more for you and your family members.
• Hospitality Action - Access to a confidential Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).

A LITTLE BIT ABOUT US

Since launching in 2008, Green & Fortune has established itself as an award-winning independent hospitality company operating across both retail and events. We operate in four iconic London venues that consist of Kings Place in Kings Cross, Sea Containers and Rose Court on South Bank and Central Hall in Westminster. This autumn, we proudly unveiled our fifth site - One Southbank Bridge. Hospitality is in our blood, and we truly care about our people. Hence, we aim to bring in people who care and are committed to making our customers happy. What's the next step? Just apply! We are eager to hear from you.

If this position seems suitable for you, do not hesitate to get in touch to receive the full job specification for the role.

Our organisation is committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace, encouraging individuals from all backgrounds to apply and join us in creating a vibrant and supportive environment. We fully support individuals with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you have a disability and require assistance, please contact our People team at to discuss any necessary adjustments. We appreciate every applicant who submits their CV; however, only successful candidates will be contacted.

Please note that eligibility to work in the UK is required.