Sous Chef

We're looking for a skilled and motivated Sous Chef to support the kitchen team for an exciting new project in East London. This is a key role within a 7-day operation, supporting the delivery of high-quality food across cafe, corporate hospitality, and events. Working closely with the Head Chef, you'll play an integral part in the day-to-day running of the kitchen, helping to lead and develop the team while maintaining consistently high standards. This role offers the opportunity to work within a values-led hospitality environment, with a strong emphasis on seasonal menus, responsibly sourced ingredients, and showcasing the best of local produce. A passion for thoughtful, sustainable cooking and delivering high-quality food at scale is essential. Role specific:

• Support the Head Chef in developing and delivering seasonal menus for cafe, hospitality and events
• Lead and motivate the kitchen team, ensuring high standards of food quality and consistency
• Supervise, train, and develop staff while maintaining a positive, high-performing kitchen culture
• Oversee day-to-day kitchen operations, ensuring smooth service and customer satisfaction
• Coordinate with internal teams to deliver tailored event catering to a high standard
• Ensure compliance with food safety, health & safety, and hygiene regulations, maintaining accurate records
• Manage stock, ordering, and supplier relationships to meet operational needs
• Oversee food production and service, ensuring timely and well-presented delivery
• Maintain kitchen equipment and standards of cleanliness and organisation
• Support team wellbeing and contribute to a collaborative, positive working environment
  
  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.


• 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
• Hospitality Action - Access to a confidential Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)