Head Chef

Join White Rabbit Projects as Head Chef – Lead the Kitchen at Santa Marta, Lisbon

At White Rabbit Projects, we create exceptional hospitality experiences that are bold, beautiful, and full of flavour. At Santa Marta, our vibrant, Mediterranean, all-day restaurant in Locke de Santa Joana, Lisbon, we’re redefining laid-back dining with confident cooking, bold ingredients, and a kitchen culture built on creativity, quality, and respect.

We’re now looking for an inspiring and commercially driven Head Chef to lead the Santa Marta kitchen, develop the menu, and build a high-performing team that delivers consistent, standout food experiences.

If you’re a natural leader who thrives in energetic kitchens and loves combining creativity with operational excellence, this is an exciting opportunity to shape one of Lisbon’s most vibrant restaurant concepts.

Our Values – In Every Dish, Every Service

HOSPITALITY IS AT OUR CORE: Lead with passion and pride, delivering food that brings people together.
WE DO THE RIGHT THING: Create a positive, respectful, and inclusive kitchen culture.
WE PURSUE EXCELLENCE: Maintain high standards in flavour, consistency, speed, and presentation.
WE ARE ALL ENTREPRENEURS: Take ownership of the kitchen operation, drive innovation, and continuously improve systems and performance.

What Will You Be Doing?

• Leading, inspiring, and developing the Santa Marta kitchen team

• Overseeing menu delivery and seasonal innovation while maintaining brand consistency

• Driving food quality, service speed, and consistency across all services

• Managing kitchen operations including stock, ordering, labour control, and GP performance

• Implementing training and development plans for chefs at all levels

• Ensuring full compliance with food safety, hygiene, and health & safety standards

• Collaborating with restaurant leadership to deliver seamless guest experiences

• Representing the brand’s culinary identity and supporting business growth

What Do You Need?

• Proven experience as a Head Chef or Senior Sous Chef in a high-volume, quality-led restaurant

• Strong leadership and team development skills

• Passion for pizza, casual dining concepts, and modern hospitality

• Commercial awareness with experience managing budgets and food costs

• A calm, organised, and hands-on leadership style

• Fluent English required (Portuguese beneficial but not essential)

• Genuine passion for food, people, and hospitality

Ready to Lead in One of Lisbon’s Most Exciting Kitchens?

If you’re a hands-on leader who loves bold food and team culture, apply now to become Head Chef at Santa Marta, Locke de Santa Joana, Lisbon — with White Rabbit Projects.

embrace your entrepreneurial spirit, we would love to hear from you.