Junior Sous Chef

Green & Fortune; Greater London; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff Discounts

Holiday Allowance

Volunteer Day

Cycle to Work Scheme

Learning & Development

Refer a Friend Scheme

Job summary

Green & Fortune's flagship Rotunda Restaurant in Kings Place seeks an experienced Junior Sous Chef to join its on-site butchery and bakery operation with a live fire kitchen. Bring your vibrant personality, high standards and passion for seasonal, farm-to-fork cooking.

You will lead prep, service and close, mentor junior chefs, manage stock and uphold safety, hygiene and presentation. This role offers hands-on leadership in a busy kitchen with opportunities to develop across events catering and

Qualifications

• Solid experience as a Chef de Partie or Junior Sous Chef in a quality, busy kitchen.
• Confident running a section, supporting other chefs and maintaining high standards during busy service.
• Hands-on chef who develops others and can lead when needed.

Responsibilities

• Lead the kitchen through preparation, service and close, making sure every section is ready and service runs smoothly.
• Work hands‑on across the kitchen, supporting the team wherever needed and keeping food quality, presentation and timing consistently high.
• Support and develop junior chefs, sharing your knowledge of recipes, techniques, food safety and kitchen standards.
• Lead briefings and help organise the team around menus, specials, dietary requirements and the needs of each service.
• Keep on top of stock, ingredient usage and waste, helping the kitchen operate efficiently and minimise unnecessary costs.
• Maintain excellent food safety, hygiene and kitchen standards throughout every shift.
• Step up and take responsibility for the kitchen when the Sous Chef or Head Chef is away.

Skills

Chef de Partie

Junior Sous Chef

Kitchen leadership

Food safety

Team collaboration

Job description

We are currently seeking an experienced Junior Sous Chef! You’ll bring your vibrant personality and brilliant skills to our flagship Rotunda Restaurant featuring on-site butchery and bakery, and a live fire over embers and coal kitchen.

Green and Fortune is an independent, owner-led business with a passion for people and hospitality, and a focus for seasonal products in line with our farm-to-fork philosophy. We're looking for someone who embraces the same values!

Rotunda is part of something bigger in Kings Place, the ideal candidate will be excited to offer guidance and support to the events kitchen, too!

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

What makes you our Junior Sous Chef?

• Lead the kitchen through preparation, service and close, making sure every section is ready and service runs smoothly.
• Work hands‑on across the kitchen, supporting the team wherever needed and keeping food quality, presentation and timing consistently high.
• Support and develop junior chefs, sharing your knowledge of recipes, techniques, food safety and kitchen standards.
• Lead briefings and help organise the team around menus, specials, dietary requirements and the needs of each service.
• Keep on top of stock, ingredient usage and waste, helping the kitchen operate efficiently and minimise unnecessary costs.
• Maintain excellent food safety, hygiene and kitchen standards throughout every shift.
• Step up and take responsibility for the kitchen when the Sous Chef or Head Chef is away.

What You’ll Bring As Junior Sous Chef

• You’ll already have solid experience as a Chef de Partie or Junior Sous Chef in a quality, busy kitchen and be ready to take on more responsibility.
• You’ll be confident running a section, supporting other chefs and keeping standards high during a busy service. You’ll have strong food knowledge, good organisation and a sound understanding of food safety and kitchen procedures.
• Most importantly, you’ll be a hands‑on chef who enjoys developing others, works well as part of a team and is ready to step up and lead when needed.

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.