Cafe Sous Chef in London

We’re looking for an enthusiastic and experienced Café Sous Chef to join usat our location Rose Court. You\'ll be part of a dynamic kitchen team where no two days are the same, creating meals that fuel our vibrant community of staff. Here at Green & Fortune, we’re more than just a hospitality company—we’re a family of food lovers and innovators who believe in supporting our people to thrive and grow. If you thrive on the buzz of volume catering while maintaining exceptional standards, and you’re passionate about creating innovative, delicious, and nutritious dishes, we’d love to hear from you.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Day to day smooth running of the Café kitchen and making sure that customer satisfaction is prioritised at all times.
• Protect the health and safety of all guests and team members by following the due diligence of food safety, wastage, health and safety, accident reporting, fire alarms, cleaning schedules, stock control, pest control and general maintenance. Assisting in completing necessary paperwork.
• Management and supervision of staff including kitchen porters and assist in building a high performing team.
• Maintaining a positive and jovial atmosphere in the kitchen during stressful times.
• Preparation of staff food on a daily basis.
• Monitoring and maintenance of kitchen equipment.
• Working with suppliers and assist with food purchasing based on scheduled events and stock take.
• We promote one team approach withing our venues

REQUIREMENTS:

• Strong background in café operations, with experience in dynamic, high-quality environments.
• Previous B&I experience
• Strong understanding of food safety and hygiene regulations, with the ability to follow best practices.
• Excellent multitasking and time-management skills to handle volume and meet deadlines.
• A proactive, team-oriented approach with a passion for mentoring and supporting colleagues.

WHAT DO WE OFFER IN RETURN?

• 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.
• One paid day off each year to get involved in any community or charity volunteering activity of your choice as we believe in the power of giving back
• Retail, Grocery and Gym Discounts
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Refer your friend scheme
• Learning and Development Portal and further education with apprenticeship programs
• G&F Support Scheme
• WeCare: 24/7 online GP, mental health support, Financial and legal wellbeing, get fit programmes, and many more for you and your family members
• Hospitality Action – Access to a confidential Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

A LITTLE BIT ABOUT US

Green & Fortune is a vibrant, award-winning independent hospitality company with creativity at its core. Since launching in 2008, we’ve built a strong reputation for delivering exceptional food, innovative events, and outstanding customer experiences across both retail and events. Our portfolio spans five iconic London venues: Kings Place in King\'s Cross, Sea Containers, Rose Court, One Southwark Bridge on the South Bank, and Central Hall in Westminster. Across these locations, we operate restaurants, cafés, staff dining facilities, and events spaces that reflect our fresh and forward-thinking approach to hospitality.

Hospitality is in our blood, and people are at the heart of everything we do. We’re passionate about building teams who genuinely care—individuals who are committed to creating memorable experiences and making our customers happy.

If this position seems suitable for you, do not hesitate to get in touch to receive thefull job specification for the role .

Our organisation 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 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.