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Are you an ambitious Sous Chef with a passion for premium hospitality, exceptional food and leading high-performing teams?
At Green & Fortune, we're looking for an experienced Hospitality Sous Chef to join our award-winning team at One Southwark Bridge. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key leadership role within one of London's most prestigious workplace hospitality venues, delivering outstanding food and service for executive dining, conferences, meetings and large-scale corporate events.

Working alongside the Head Chef, you'll help shape an innovative hospitality offer, inspire a talented kitchen team and consistently deliver memorable dining experiences for some of London's most recognised businesses.

If you're passionate about quality, thrive in a fast-paced hospitality environment and enjoy developing people as much as creating exceptional food, we'd love to hear from you.

About the Role
As Hospitality Sous Chef, you'll support the day-to-day management of our hospitality kitchen while maintaining the highest culinary and operational standards.

No two days are the same. One day you could be delivering elegant boardroom dining for senior executives, the next producing premium canapé receptions, conferences or bespoke client events.

You'll lead from the front, supporting the Head Chef to ensure every guest receives an exceptional experience while maintaining the highest standards of food quality, safety and presentation.

What You'll Be Doing
Culinary Excellence

• Deliver exceptional food for meetings, conferences, executive dining and hospitality events.
• Support the development of seasonal menus using fresh, high-quality ingredients.
• Maintain outstanding food presentation and consistency across every service.
• Drive creativity and innovation while ensuring commercial performance.

Leadership

• Support the Head Chef with the daily operation of the Hospitality Kitchen.
• Lead, motivate and develop a talented kitchen team.
• Coach junior chefs and kitchen porters to reach their full potential.
• Foster a positive, inclusive and high-performing kitchen culture.
• Lead services confidently in the Head Chef's absence.

Operational Excellence

• Manage ordering, stock control and supplier relationships.
• Minimise food waste while maximising GP performance.
• Monitor equipment maintenance and kitchen organisation.
• Ensure all documentation is completed accurately and on time.

Food Safety & Compliance

• Maintain exceptional standards of food safety and hygiene.
• Ensure compliance with Alert65, HACCP, health & safety and company procedures.
• Complete due diligence, cleaning schedules, allergen management and temperature records.
• Champion a culture where safety and quality are everyone's responsibility.

What We're Looking For
We're looking for someone who brings energy, professionalism and a genuine passion for hospitality.
You'll ideally have:

• Previous experience as a Sous Chef within premium hospitality, corporate dining, luxury hotels or high-end events.
• A proven track record delivering exceptional food under pressure.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and develop others.
• Excellent organisational and time management skills.
• Experience with stock control, food costing and waste management.
• Strong knowledge of food safety, HACCP and allergen compliance.
• Experience using Fourth, HOPS and Alert65 (desirable).
• A calm, solutions-focused approach with exceptional attention to detail.
• Passion for delivering unforgettable guest experiences.

What You'll Receive

• £38,000 -£40,000
• Company Sick Pay.
• Life Insurance (2 x annual salary).
• 50% discount in our restaurants.
• 25% discount in our cafés.
• Holiday entitlement increasing with length of service.
• Loyalty bonuses.
• One fully paid volunteering day every year.
• Retail, grocery and gym discounts.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Refer-a-Friend bonus.
• Learning & Development Portal.
• Apprenticeship and professional development opportunities.
• Genuine career progression across multiple London venues.
• G&F Support Scheme.
• Hospitality Action Employee Assistance Programme.

A little bit about us

At Green & Fortune, we don’t do catering. We do moments. Memories. True hospitality from expert hands. Custom, quality, never cookie cutter.

Proudly independent and established in 2008, we bring nearly 20 years of successful events, strong partnerships, and countless moments of high-quality hospitality.

We are hands-on operators, creating tailored hospitality experiences across restaurants, cafés, bars, event venues, and workplace buildings in London.

Hospitality is about more than what’s on the menu. It’s about delivering the best experiences, the best produce, and the best moments to every guest. We are hosts, chefs, mixologists, and marketeers. Front of house and behind the scenes. Producers of unforgettable events and champions of London’s best suppliers.

We know hospitality is more than a job. It’s a lifestyle, a passion, and a vocation. That’s why we build teams who care deeply about service and take pride in creating exceptional experiences. Our team of industry experts supports and empowers every employee to grow and thrive.

Sustainability runs through everything we do, from gate to plate sourcing to reducing waste and supporting our communities. We cook seasonal, thoughtful food and care for our planet in the same way we care for our people.

Green & Fortune is committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and fully support candidates with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require any adjustments, please contact our People team at people@greenandfortune.co.uk

We appreciate every application received. Please note that only successful candidates will be contacted.

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.

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