Sous Chef

Join White Rabbit Projects as Sous Chef – Lead and Inspire at Graduate Cambridge

At White Rabbit Projects, we create hospitality experiences built on creativity, teamwork, and exceptional food. At the Graduate Cambridge by Hilton, our restaurant, bar, terrace, and event spaces deliver vibrant riverside dining using fresh, seasonal ingredients. We’re now looking for a passionate and driven Sous Chef to support the kitchen leadership team and help deliver outstanding food experiences across the venue.

If you’re a confident kitchen leader who thrives in a fast-paced, quality-led environment and enjoys developing teams, this could be the perfect next step in your career.

Our Values – In Every Dish, Every Service

HOSPITALITY IS AT OUR CORE: Cook with pride and lead with care, ensuring every guest enjoys a memorable dining experience.
WE DO THE RIGHT THING: Build a respectful, supportive kitchen culture and maintain the highest professional standards.
WE PURSUE EXCELLENCE: Drive consistency, quality, and presentation across all services.
WE ARE ALL ENTREPRENEURS: Take ownership of kitchen operations, identify improvements, and support innovation.

What Will You Be Doing?

• Supporting the Head Chef with day-to-day kitchen operations

• Leading kitchen sections during service and managing shifts when required

• Ensuring food quality, flavour, and presentation meet brand standards

• Training, mentoring, and developing chefs at all levels

• Supporting menu development and seasonal updates

• Managing stock control, ordering, and waste management

• Maintaining excellent hygiene, food safety, and kitchen organisation

• Working closely with front-of-house teams to deliver seamless service

What Do You Need?

• Proven experience as a Sous Chef or strong Junior Sous in a quality-led kitchen

• Strong cooking ability and leadership skills

• Excellent organisation and calm approach under pressure

• Financial awareness including stock and cost control

• Passion for developing people and delivering exceptional hospitality

WHAT DO WE OFFER? 

Aside from an OTE annual salary of £41,000 per annum, we pride ourselves in offering:

• A supportive, people-focussed culture.

• Delicious meals whilst you’re at work and discounts across WRP restaurants in your free time.

• Wellbeing initiatives such as access to Hapi, our benefits platform. 

In addition to all the above, joining the White Rabbit Projects family opens the door for so much possibility. We are a fast-growing team which means you will have ample opportunities to set up processes, share your expertise and learn until your heart (and brain) is content! 

Ready to Take the Next Step in Your Culinary Leadership Career?

If you’re passionate about food, people, and leading high-performing kitchen teams, apply now to become a Sous Chef at the Graduate Cambridge by Hilton with White Rabbit Projects.