Sous Chef - Restaurant

Green & Fortune; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Sick Pay

Staff Discounts

Holiday Allowance

Volunteer Day

Hospitality Essentials

Cycle to Work Scheme

Refer a Friend Scheme

Learning & Development

G&F Support Scheme

Hospitality Action

Job summary

Green & Fortune is recruiting a Sous Chef to lead Clerks House in the London Museum’s new dining destination. You will work closely with the Head Chef to drive busy services, mentor the kitchen team, and develop seasonal menus rooted in British produce and quality.

The role demands hands-on leadership, a passion for sustainability, and a commitment to high standards of food quality and service in a premium hospitality environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Sous Chef or experienced Junior Sous Chef within a quality restaurant or premium hospitality environment.
• Confidence leading busy services while maintaining exceptional food quality and consistency.
• Hands-on leadership style with experience coaching and developing chefs.]
• Good commercial awareness, including food cost, stock management, waste control and labour.

Responsibilities

• Kitchen leadership: support Head Chef in day-to-day kitchen operations and standards.
• People: coach and develop the kitchen team and foster a positive working environment.
• Menus: deliver seasonal menus and contribute to menu development.
• Commercial performance: assist with food costs, labour planning, stock control and waste management.
• Standards: uphold food safety and kitchen hygiene, ensuring compliance.
• Collaboration: work with Head Chef, restaurant management and London Museum team to deliver exceptional dining.

Skills

Kitchen leadership

People management

Menu development

Cost control

Food safety

Collaboration

Job description

Few hospitality roles offer the opportunity to help shape a restaurant from day one.

Join us as Sous Chef at Clerks House Restaurant within the new London Museum, one of London's most anticipated cultural openings. Launching on 28th November in the heart of historic Smithfield, the museum will welcome visitors from around the world, bringing together London's rich history through world class exhibitions, events and exceptional hospitality.

Clerks House will be Smithfield's new all day dining restaurant and bistro, inspired by London's culinary heritage. With 140 covers, the restaurant will serve breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea, dinner, weekend brunch and Sunday roasts, with thoughtful, seasonal food rooted in quality.

Our menus will showcase the very best British produce, including beef and lamb from Green & Fortune's own farm, alongside collaborations with leading chefs such as Robin Gill. Sustainability, seasonality and craftsmanship sit at the heart of everything we do.

We are looking for an experienced and passionate Sous Chef to work closely with the Head Chef, lead busy services, develop the team and maintain exceptional standards of quality, organisation and consistency.

You will play an important role in establishing Clerks House as one of London's leading dining destinations from the very first service.

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

What makes you the Clerks House Sous Chef?

• Kitchen Leadership. Support the Head Chef in the day to day running of the kitchen, leading services and maintaining exceptional standards of food quality and consistency.
• People. Lead by example, coaching and developing the kitchen team and creating a positive, collaborative working environment.
• Menus. Work closely with the Head Chef to deliver seasonal menus that celebrate outstanding British produce and contribute to menu development.
• Commercial Performance. Support food costs, labour planning, stock control, ordering and waste management to ensure strong kitchen performance.
• Standards. Maintain the highest standards of food safety, hygiene, organisation and kitchen compliance.
• Collaboration. Work closely with the Head Chef, restaurant management team and wider London Museum operation to deliver an exceptional dining experience.

What you will bring as Sous Chef

• Proven experience as a Sous Chef or experienced Junior Sous Chef within a quality restaurant or premium hospitality environment.
• Confidence leading busy services while maintaining exceptional food quality and consistency.
• A hands on and supportive leadership style, with experience coaching and developing chefs.
• Good commercial awareness, including food cost, stock management, waste control and labour.
• A genuine passion for seasonal British produce, sustainability and memorable food experiences.
• Excellent organisation, attention to detail and the ability to remain calm in a fast paced kitchen.
• Creativity, curiosity and a collaborative approach.

Makers’ benefits

Company Sick Pay – Up to 5 days

Staff Discounts – 50% off in our restaurant and 25% off at our cafés

Holiday Allowance – Up to 33 days with length of service

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.