Sous chef

Green Fortune AB; Greater London; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Sick Pay

Life Insurance

Discounts (50% restaurant, 25% cafes)

Annual leave

Loyalty bonuses

Learning & Development

Job summary

Green and Fortune is seeking an experienced Sous Chef for its flagship Rotunda Restaurant at Kings Place, featuring on-site butchery and a live fire kitchen. You will train and develop a team, drive seasonal menus, and coordinate with the events kitchen to ensure consistency and quality across daily operations.

You will deputize for the Head Chef, maintain H&S and FS compliance, and manage stock in partnership with our farm and producers, while upholding our farm-to-fork philosophy.

Qualifications

• Train and develop a team of chefs on quality produce and real cooking, upholding standards of freshness, seasonality and sustainability.
• Develop and maintain new menus focussing on provenance and integrity.

Responsibilities

• Train and develop a team of chefs on quality produce and real cooking, upholding standards of freshness, seasonality and sustainability.
• Develop and maintain new menus focussing on provenance and integrity.
• Ensure the smooth running of the main restaurant kitchen, coordinating with the wider daily catering plan in the building.
• Deputize for the Head Chef ensuring H&S and FS compliance.
• Manage stock taking and ordering through a strong relationship with our farm and producers.

Job description

We are currently looking for an experienced 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.

Some Of Our Benefits.

• 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.
• Learning and Development Portal and further education with apprenticeship programs

What you'll do:

• Train and develop a team of chefs’ on quality produce and real cooking, upholding standards of freshness, seasonality and sustainability.
• Develop and maintain new menus focussing on provenance and integrity.
• Ensure the smooth running of the main restaurant kitchen, coordinating with the wider daily catering plan in the building.
• Deputize for the Head Chef ensuring H&S and FS compliance.
• Manage stock taking and ordering through a strong relationship with our farm and producers.

You’ll (ideally!) bring 2+ years experience in a similar role, in a kitchen that uses the freshest of locally sourced products.

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.