Head Chef

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

Join us as Head 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 offering thoughtful seasonal food that is comforting contemporary and rooted in quality.

Celebrating the history of the market 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 inspiring Head Chef who combines creativity with strong commercial awareness. You will be passionate about seasonal ingredients confident developing and costing menus and committed to delivering consistently exceptional food. Just as importantly you will be a natural leader who builds high performing teams develops talent and creates a positive kitchen culture.

Working closely with our senior leadership team and an exciting group of collaborators you will play a defining role in establishing Clerks House as one of Londons leading dining destinations from the very first service.

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

Whatmakesyou the Clerk HouseHead Chef

• Restaurant Leadership. Lead the day to day kitchen operation setting the standard for exceptional food quality service and guest experience across breakfast lunch afternoon tea dinner weekend brunch and Sunday roasts. Ensure every service is delivered with consistency precision and care.
• People. Build coach and inspire a high performing kitchen team creating a culture of collaboration accountability and continuous development where people can thrive.
• Menus. Lead the development of seasonal menus that celebrate outstanding British produce. Working closely with Robin Gill and our wider collaborators you will create dishes that honour Londons culinary heritage while delivering quality consistency and value.
• Commercial Performance. Take ownership of menu costing gross profit labour planning stock control and kitchen performance ensuring the restaurant delivers exceptional food alongside strong commercial results.
• Collaboration. Work closely with the restaurant management team Mr Lyan Studio and the wider London Museum operation to create a dining experience that reflects the ambition of one of Londons most exciting cultural destinations.

What youll bring asHead Chef

• Proven experience leading premium restaurant kitchens with a strong track record of delivering consistently exceptional food and developing seasonal commercially successful menus.
• An inspiring hands on leadership style with the ability to build coach and develop high performing teams while remaining calm organised and decisive during busy services.
• Strong commercial awareness with experience managing gross profit labour stock control and kitchen performance alongside a genuine passion for seasonal British produce sustainability and Londons vibrant dining scene.
• A commitment to exceptional guest experiences with an eye for detail and a drive to maintain the highest standards of food quality consistency and presentation.
• Creativity curiosity and a collaborative approach with the confidence to work alongside leading chefs and partners to establish Clerks House as one of Londons most exciting new restaurant destinations.

Makers benefits

• Aviva DigiCare Health checks mental health & nutrition support GP consultations second medical opinions legal & bereavement assistance fitness programmes
• Life Assurance 2x your annual salary
• Company Sick Pay Up to 5 days after 1 year of service
• Staff Discounts 50% off in our restaurant and 25% off at our cafés
• Holiday Allowance Up to 33 days with length of service (an extra 3 days after 3 years and an additional 2 days after 5 years)
• 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 ofOurMakers

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 atshould 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.