Job Description

Join White Rabbit Projects as Senior Sous Chef - Lead With Skill and Passion at Graduate Cambridge

At White Rabbit Projects, we create hospitality experiences that celebrate great food, creativity, and people-first leadership. At the

Graduate Cambridge by Hilton

, our kitchen delivers fresh, seasonal dishes across the restaurant, bar, terrace, and event spaces. We're now looking for a talented and motivated

Senior Sous Chef

to support the Head Chef, lead the brigade, and help drive standards, consistency, and innovation in the kitchen.


If you're an ambitious leader with a love for cooking, mentoring teams, and delivering exceptional food, this is the role for you.

Our Values - In Every Dish, Every Service

HOSPITALITY IS AT OUR CORE:

Cook with passion and lead with care, creating food and a kitchen culture that people remember.

WE DO THE RIGHT THING:

Support your team with fairness and professionalism. Maintain integrity in every service.

WE PURSUE EXCELLENCE:

Drive high standards in flavour, presentation, and efficiency. Strive for consistency every day.

WE ARE ALL ENTREPRENEURS:

Take ownership of your section and support the Head Chef in budgets, training, and innovation.

What Will You Be Doing?

Supporting the Head Chef in all aspects of kitchen management Leading and inspiring the kitchen team during busy services Overseeing menu development, prep, and service execution Training and mentoring junior chefs to achieve their potential Managing stock, orders, and controlling costs to meet GP targets Ensuring the highest standards of hygiene, food safety, and compliance Taking responsibility for the kitchen in the absence of the Head Chef

What Do You Need?

Proven experience as a Senior Sous Chef or strong Sous Chef in a high-quality, high-volume kitchen Strong leadership skills and the ability to motivate and manage a team Excellent cooking skills with a focus on fresh, seasonal food Organisational and financial awareness, including stock and labour controls Calm, professional presence under pressure A genuine passion for food, hospitality, and developing people

WHAT DO WE OFFER?

Aside from an OTE annual salary of 43,000 , 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. A positive, values-led workplace where ideas and initiative are encouraged
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!


If you're passionate about hospitality, committed to doing the right thing, driven to pursue excellence, and ready to embrace your entrepreneurial spirit, we would love to hear from you.