Sous chef

We are currently seeking 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, and the ideal candidate will be excited to offer guidance and support to the events kitchen, too!

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 focusing 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.

Qualifications:

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

About Us:

At Green & Fortune, hospitality is at the heart of what we do. Since 2008, we’ve grown into an award‑winning independent company, delivering high‑quality food, personal service, and memorable experiences across retail and events. We operate five iconic London venues: Kings Place in Kings Cross, Sea Containers, Rose Court, One Southwark Bridge, and Central Hall in Westminster. We care deeply about our people and our guests, and we look for individuals who share our passion for making customers happy.

What’s the next step?

Just apply—we’re eager to hear from you. If this role feels right, get in touch to receive the full job specification.

Diversity & Inclusion:

Our organization is committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace, encouraging individuals from all backgrounds to apply and join us in creating a vibrant and supportive environment. We fully support individuals with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you have a disability and require assistance, please contact our People team at people@greenandfortune.co.uk to discuss any necessary adjustments. We appreciate every applicant who submits their CV; however, only successful candidates will be contacted. Please note that eligibility to work in the UK is required.

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.