Job Description

We are seeking a skilled and motivated Catering Chef de Partie to join our team at One Southwark Bridge, starting in March 2025, working in an internal restaurant catering to up to 2,500 staff daily. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in a fast-paced environment, delivering high-quality meals with efficiency and creativity. You'll be part of a dynamic kitchen team where no two days are the same, creating meals that fuel our vibrant community of staff.


If you thrive on the buzz of volume catering while maintaining exceptional standards, and you're passionate about creating innovative, delicious, and nutritious dishes, we'd love to hear from you. At Green & Fortune, we believe in food excellence, teamwork, and providing outstanding service to all who dine with us.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Support the Head Chef and Sous Chef in ensuring the smooth and efficient running of the production kitchen, maintaining high standards of food service and creativity. Provide hot and cold meals to up to 2,500 team members daily, ensuring consistency, quality, and timeliness. Manage specific sections, ensuring the preparation, cooking, and presentation of meals consistently meet high standards. Assist in creating seasonal menus that cater to diverse tastes, dietary requirements, and volume needs. Ensure meals are produced efficiently while maintaining creativity and attention to detail. Protect the health and safety of all guests and team members by following food safety, health, and hygiene standards, ensuring all due diligence paperwork is completed accurately. Contribute to fostering a positive and collaborative team culture by maintaining composure and enthusiasm, even during busy or high-pressure periods. Assist with stock control, ordering, and supplier communication to ensure kitchen operations run seamlessly. Support with training and development of junior team members and kitchen porters, helping to create a high-performing, supportive team. Monitor and maintain kitchen equipment to ensure optimal functionality.

REQUIREMENTS:

Strong background in high-volume catering or production kitchens, with experience in dynamic and fast-paced environments. 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 WE OFFER IN RETURN?

Company Sick Pay 50% discount in our restaurant and 25% off at our cafes Up to 33 holiday days through 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 WeCare: 24/7 online GP, mental health support, Financial and legal wellbeing, get fit programmes, and many more for you and your family members 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 people@greenandfortune.co.uk 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.