Senior Sous chef

Green & Fortune Ltd.; Greater London; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Aviva DigiCare+

Life Assurance – 2x salary

Staff Discounts – 50% restaurant / 25%

Holiday Allowance – up to 33 days

Volunteer Day

Job summary

Green & Fortune Ltd. in London is seeking an experienced Senior Sous Chef to lead our kitchen operations across hospitality, events, restaurant and cafe. You will work hands-on in a dynamic, multi-outlet environment, supporting the Head Chef and ensuring quality and seamless service.

You’ll coach a high-performing team, develop seasonal menus celebrating British produce, manage costing, GP and labour, and collaborate with hospitality, cafe and events teams to deliver exceptional food experiences.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a senior kitchen role within a complex, multi-outlet hospitality operation.
• Hands-on, adaptable leadership style with the ability to develop teams and manage competing priorities.
• Strong culinary and commercial skills including menu development, costing, GP management and labour planning for large-scale events.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily kitchen operations across dining rooms, cafés and events.
• Lead, coach and develop a high-performing kitchen team.
• Contribute to seasonal menu development and ensure quality and consistency.
• Drive menu costing, GP management and labour control.
• Collaborate with hospitality, cafe, events and wider teams to deliver exceptional service.

Skills

Senior kitchen experience

People leadership

Menu development

Costing & GP management

Labour control

Job description

We are currently looking oan experienced SeniorSous Chef!

You’ll bring your vibrant personality and brilliant skills to our kitchensacross hospitality, events, restaurant and cafe.

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

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

What makes you the Senior Sous Chef?

Operations

Support the Head Chef in overseeing a diverse kitchen operation, from daily staff dining and café service to meeting room hospitality and large-scale events, ensuring quality, consistency and seamless delivery across every area.

People

Lead, coach and inspire a high-performing kitchen team, creating a culture of excellence, collaboration and continuous development.

Menus

Help develop and deliver seasonal menus tailored to different hospitality experiences, balancing creativity, quality and value while celebrating outstanding British produce.

Commercial Performance

Support the commercial success of the kitchens through effective menu costing, GP and labour control, stock management and efficient resource planning across multiple operations.

Collaboration

Work closely with the hospitality, café, events and wider operational teams to anticipate business needs, coordinate service delivery and create exceptional food experiences.

What you'll bring as Senior Sous Chef

• Proven experience in a senior kitchen role within a complex, multi-outlet hospitality operation, ideally combining workplace dining, corporate hospitality and events.
• A hands-on, adaptable leadership style, with the ability to organise and develop teams, manage competing priorities and maintain standards across different services.
• Strong culinary and commercial skills, including menu development, costing, GP management, labour control and the planning of medium to large-scale events.

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 – £150 for hourly-paid employees, £350 for managerial positions
• 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.