Chef de Partie

Join White Rabbit Hospitality as Chef de Partie – Be Part of Something Brand New in Canary Wharf

Something exciting is coming to Canary Wharf and we want you to help build it.

White Rabbit Hospitality creates and operates bespoke Food & Beverage spaces within hotels. We're launching a brand new hotel destination in the heart of London's most dynamic district and we're looking for a talented, passionate Chef de Partie to join our kitchen team from the very beginning.

This isn't a role where you walk into someone else's kitchen. This is your opportunity to be there from day one, helping to shape the food culture, take ownership of your section, and play a key role in building a kitchen that Canary Wharf will be talking about.

At White Rabbit Hospitality, our values define everything we do: Hospitality is at our core, We do the right thing, We pursue excellence, and We are all entrepreneurs. If that sounds like your kind of kitchen, keep reading.

Our Values – In Every Dish, Every Service

HOSPITALITY IS AT OUR CORE: Every plate that leaves the pass is a chance to create a lasting memory for our guests. WE DO THE RIGHT THING: We look out for each other, we lead with integrity, and we take pride in everything we produce. WE PURSUE EXCELLENCE: We obsess over the details — from the finest ingredients to the perfect finish on every plate. WE ARE ALL ENTREPRENEURS: We back our chefs to bring ideas, cook with conviction, and take genuine ownership of their section.

What Will You Be Doing?

You'll take full ownership of your section from day one, contributing to an exciting new menu, driving standards across every service, and playing a key role in establishing a kitchen culture that reflects the ambition and quality of everything White Rabbit Hospitality stands for.

• Take full ownership of your section, ensuring consistent quality, preparation, and presentation throughout every service period.
• Produce dishes to the highest standard in line with menu specifications and head chef direction, with genuine care and craft in every plate.
• Play an active role in helping to establish the kitchen operation from the ground up, from pre-opening preparation through to a fully operational service.
• Support and mentor junior members of the kitchen team, sharing your knowledge and helping to build a culture of craft and continuous improvement from day one.
• Contribute ideas and enthusiasm to menu development, seasonal changes, and daily specials, your creativity is welcome here.
• Maintain a clean, organised, and efficient section at all times, upholding food safety, allergen, and hygiene standards throughout.
• Monitor stock levels on your section, minimise waste, and flag ordering requirements to senior chefs promptly.
• Work collaboratively across the kitchen team to deliver seamless, high-quality service throughout every cover.
• Bring energy, positivity, and genuine professionalism to every shift, as a new opening, the kitchen culture we build starts with the people we hire.

What Do You Need?

• Proven experience as a Chef de Partie or strong Demi Chef de Partie ready to step up, within a quality hotel, restaurant, or hospitality environment.
• A genuine passion for food, quality ingredients, and the craft of cooking.
• The ability to take full ownership of a section and maintain consistent standards throughout every service.
• Strong knowledge of food safety, allergen awareness, and kitchen hygiene standards.
• The ability to work efficiently and calmly under pressure during busy service periods.
• A team-first mentality with the willingness to support and develop those around you.
• Experience in a pre-opening or new concept kitchen (desirable but not essential).
• A formal culinary qualification (desirable but not essential — skill, drive, and attitude matter most).

What We Offer:

Aside from an OTE hourly rate of £17.20 per hour we provide:

• A ground-floor opportunity to join a brand new hotel opening and help shape the kitchen operation and food culture from scratch.
• 50% dining discount across the White Rabbit Hospitality portfolio.
• A genuine role in menu development and the culinary direction of a brand new hotel kitchen.
• Real opportunities for career progression within a fast-growing hospitality group that recognises and promotes its chefs.
• A supportive, values-driven kitchen environment where your development and ambition genuinely matter.
• 28 days holiday including bank holidays.
• Regular team events, tastings, and brand experiences.

White Rabbit Hospitality is growing fast and the chefs who join us at the start of something new will have every opportunity to grow with us. Whether your ambition is to step up into a senior chef role, deepen your culinary craft, or be part of an exciting new opening at the heart of London's most dynamic district, we'll back you every step of the way.

Ready to Help Build Something Extraordinary in Canary Wharf?

If you're a passionate, dedicated chef who takes real pride in their section and wants to be part of something truly exciting, we want to hear from you.

Apply now to become Chef de Partie with White Rabbit Hospitality in Canary Wharf, London.