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 enjoy wearing many hats, 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 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.
REQUIREMENTS:
- Strong background in high-volume catering kitchens, with experience in dynamic and fast-paced environments.
- Previous events 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
- Hospitality Action – Access to a confidential Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
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.