Hospitality Sous chef - Monday - Friday

Are you a sous chef looking for your next great opportunity? Then look no further! We’re looking for an enthusiastic and experienced Hospitality Sous Chef to join us in a thrilling One Southwark Bridge. This is a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in a brand-new setting. If you thrive in new environments and enjoy wearing many hats at the beginning of new openings, and if you enjoy taking initiative, driving excellence, and building a positive and efficient team culture, this role is for you.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

• Collaborate with the Head Chef to develop and execute innovative menus for hospitality and event offerings.
• Lead kitchen staff in preparing and cooking high-quality dishes according to established standards.
• Supervise, train, and manage kitchen staff, including kitchen porters, ensuring adherence to recipes, techniques, and safety protocols while fostering the development of a high-performing team.
• Coordinate with event planners to understand specific event requirements and tailor menus accordingly.
• Oversee food production and service during events, ensuring timely delivery and presentation of dishes.
• Day-to-day smooth running of the Hospitality 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.
• 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.
• Collaborate with suppliers and manage food purchasing based on scheduled events and inventory levels, ensuring stock is maintained to meet operational requirements.

REQUIREMENTS

• Strong background in high-volume catering or hospitality kitchens, with experience in dynamic and fast‑paced environments.
• Previous B&I experience.
• A keen eye for detail and commitment to maintaining quality at scale.
• Ability to create a variety of dishes that balance flavour, creativity, and efficiency.
• Confidence in handling high‑pressure situations while staying organized and calm.
• 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 you get 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

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. 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 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.

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.