Head Chef

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Green & Fortune seeks an experienced, commercially minded Head Chef to lead the kitchen for a new Southbank contract, directing hospitality and events. This senior role lets you shape the food offer, build a strong kitchen culture, and lead a small brigade from day one, with the General Manager. You will drive menu development, ensure quality and safety, and balance food cost, labour and stock while coaching the team. To apply, tailor your CV to show leadership, menu innovation, cost control, and event experience with measurable results. Confirm eligibility to work in the UK and ability to work onsite; contact the People team for the full spec or adjustments.

We’re looking for an experienced and commercially focused Head Chef to lead the kitchen at a new Green & Fortune contract on London’s Southbank, just north of Southwark Bridge.

This is a senior leadership role responsible for driving culinary performance across corporate hospitality and events within a premium business and industry environment. As part of an exciting new opening, this role offers the opportunity to shape the food offering, build a strong kitchen culture, and lead a small and talented team from the very beginning. Working closely with the General Manager and wider leadership team, you will play a key role in establishing an exceptional hospitality operation known for its strong food ethos and premium event delivery.

About the role.

Kitchen Operations

• Lead the day-to-day kitchen operation, ensuring smooth coordination across all back-of-house areas and service periods.
• Maintain consistently high standards of food quality, presentation, and service readiness across hospitality and event menus.
• Oversee kitchen organisation, equipment, food production areas, and storage spaces to ensure cleanliness, safety, and operational efficiency.
• Drive menu development and recipe standardisation, ensuring dishes are commercially viable, well executed, and aligned with the Green & Fortune food ethos.

People & Leadership

• Lead, motivate, and develop a small kitchen team, fostering a professional and collaborative working culture.
• Support recruitment, onboarding, training, and succession planning to ensure a capable and engaged brigade.
• Oversee labour planning, rotas, and holiday management to ensure effective staffing and operational efficiency.
• Deliver coaching, feedback, and development opportunities to support team growth and retention.

Financial & Commercial Performance

• Manage food cost, labour, purchasing, and stock control to maintain strong kitchen performance.
• Monitor kitchen performance through regular reviews of GP, stock results, and operational trends.
• Implement effective waste management, portion control, and stock rotation processes.
• Work with senior management to support menu innovation and the continued growth of the hospitality and events business.

Communication & Standards

• Work closely with the General Manager and wider leadership team to align culinary operations with business objectives and client expectations.
• Lead kitchen briefings and contribute to weekly management and operational meetings.
• Monitor guest feedback and operational reporting, ensuring continuous improvement and service excellence.
• Maintain full compliance with food safety, health and safety, and company operational standards.

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, 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 [email protected] 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.