Junior Sous Chef: Lead Live-Fire Kitchen & Mentor

Green & Fortune

Greater London

On-site

GBP 28,000 - 36,000

Full time

14 days+

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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.