Sous Chef Restaurant

Few hospitality roles offer the opportunity to help shape a restaurant from day one.

Join us as Sous Chef at Clerks House Restaurant within the new London Museum one of Londons most anticipated cultural openings. Launching on 28th November in the heart of historic Smithfield the museum will welcome visitors from around the world bringing together Londons rich history through world class exhibitions events and exceptional hospitality.

Clerks House will be Smithfields new all day dining restaurant and bistro inspired by Londons culinary heritage. With 140 covers the restaurant will serve breakfast lunch afternoon tea dinner weekend brunch and Sunday roasts with thoughtful seasonal food rooted in quality.

Our menus will showcase the very best British produce including beef and lamb from Green & Fortunes own farm alongside collaborations with leading chefs such as Robin Gill. Sustainability seasonality and craftsmanship sit at the heart of everything we do.

We are looking for an experienced and passionate Sous Chef to work closely with the Head Chef lead busy services develop the team and maintain exceptional standards of quality organisation and consistency.

You will play an important role in establishing Clerks House as one of Londons leading dining destinations from the very first service.

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

What makes you the Clerks House Sous Chef

Kitchen Leadership. Support the Head Chef in the day to day running of the kitchen leading services and maintaining exceptional standards of food quality and consistency.

People. Lead by example coaching and developing the kitchen team and creating a positive collaborative working environment.

Menus. Work closely with the Head Chef to deliver seasonal menus that celebrate outstanding British produce and contribute to menu development.

Commercial Performance. Support food costs labour planning stock control ordering and waste management to ensure strong kitchen performance.

Standards. Maintain the highest standards of food safety hygiene organisation and kitchen compliance.

Collaboration. Work closely with the Head Chef restaurant management team and wider London Museum operation to deliver an exceptional dining experience.

What you will bring as Sous Chef

Proven experience as a Sous Chef or experienced Junior Sous Chef within a quality restaurant or premium hospitality environment.

Confidence leading busy services while maintaining exceptional food quality and consistency.

A hands on and supportive leadership style with experience coaching and developing chefs.

Good commercial awareness including food cost stock management waste control and labour.

A genuine passion for seasonal British produce sustainability and memorable food experiences.

Excellent organisation attention to detail and the ability to remain calm in a fast paced kitchen.

Creativity curiosity and a collaborative approach.

Makers benefits

Company Sick Pay Up to 5 days

Staff Discounts 50% off in our restaurant and 25% off at our cafés

Holiday Allowance Up to 33 days with length of service

Volunteer Day One paid day off each year to support a community or charity of your choice

Hospitality Essentials Benefit Hub Discounts on retail groceries gyms and more

Cycle to Work Scheme

Refer a Friend Scheme

Learning & Development Access to our portal and further education through apprenticeship programmes

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 Londons restaurants cafés bars workplaces and event venues. From chefs and bartenders to event professionals and front-of-house teams were 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 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.