Sous Chef

We’re looking for an enthusiastic and experienced Sous Chef to join us at Central Hall Westminster. If you thrive in a busy environments and if you enjoy taking initiative, driving excellence, and building a positive and efficient team culture, this role is for you.

At Green and Fortune, we take pride of the connections we make through the moments and memories we create.

What makes you the Sous Chef?

• Collaborate with the Head Chef to develop and execute innovative menus for cafe 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 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.
• We promote one team approach within our venue.

Makers’ 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.
• 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)

The Story of Our Makers

Since 2008, our Makers have been creating exceptional hospitality across London's restaurants, cafés, bars, workplaces and event venues. From chefs and bartenders to event professionals and front-of-house teams, we're united by a passion for great food, genuine service and creating experiences people remember.

Nearly 20 years on, that spirit still defines who we are: independent, hands-on, and committed to doing hospitality differently.

Committed to diversity, equality, and inclusivity, we encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds. Please contact our People team at [email protected] should any adjustments be necessary throughout the recruitment process.

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.