A brand new opening. A fresh start. We are looking for a Sous Chef to help launch it.
We are opening Locke Canary Wharf, and we are building our kitchen team from the ground up. As one of our founding Sous Chefs, you will be there from the very beginning, helping to set the pace, shape the standards, and lead the line as we open the doors in one of London's most vibrant districts. This is a rare chance to join a new venue with a group that genuinely invests in its chefs.
This isn't a role where you slot into an established routine. As a new opening, this is your opportunity to help build something from scratch, put your stamp on how the kitchen runs, and grow as the venue grows. If you love the buzz of a launch and take real pride in every plate, we want to hear from you.
We are White Rabbit Hospitality, and we do things differently. Hospitality is at our core, we do the right thing, we pursue excellence, and we are all entrepreneurs. Our ethos is simple: work hard and be kind.
Our Values, In Every Service:
- HOSPITALITY IS AT OUR CORE – You know every dish that leaves your section shapes a guest's experience.
- WE DO THE RIGHT THING – You never cut corners on hygiene, safety, or quality, whoever is watching.
- WE PURSUE EXCELLENCE – You take pride in consistency, precision, and a section that runs flawlessly.
- WE ARE ALL ENTREPRENEURS – You watch waste, manage stock, and take ownership of your part of the kitchen.
What Will You Be Doing?
- Helping to launch a brand new kitchen and get it up and running from day one
- Running sections and supporting the senior kitchen team during service
- Stepping up to lead the kitchen in the absence of senior chefs
- Preparing and cooking dishes to a consistently high standard
- Coaching and supporting junior chefs and new kitchen team members
- Maintaining strict food safety, hygiene, and health and safety standards
- Supporting stock control, ordering, and the reduction of waste
- Helping to build a positive, high-energy kitchen culture from the start
What Do You Need?
- Solid experience as a Sous Chef or strong Chef de Partie ready to step up
- Excellent cooking skills across a range of sections and techniques
- The ability to lead a section calmly and confidently under pressure
- A team-first attitude and the energy for a busy new opening
- A good understanding of food safety and health and safety standards
- Reliability, drive, and genuine passion for great food
- The Right to Work in the UK
What We Offer:
- An OTE of £45,000
- The chance to be part of an exciting new opening from day one
- Clear progression towards Senior Sous Chef and beyond
- Staff discounts across our venues and properties
- Real investment in your skills and your career
Joining a new opening means your work shapes the venue from the very first service. For many of our senior chefs, Sous Chef is where the leadership journey truly begins, and there is no better place to start than at a launch. With the right attitude and ambition, this role can take you all the way, and we will support you at every stage.
Ready to Cook Up Something Extraordinary?
Apply now to become Sous Chef with White Rabbit Hospitality, Locke Canary Wharf.
