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🟢 Actively Hiring · Posted 25d ago ⏳ Closes in 66 days UK Corridor 🛡️ UK Work Eligibility 🏢 Company - Private

Head Chef - New Opening

Salary Range
£50,000 - £50,000
£4,167 - £4,167 / mo

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Location Base
Kensington, England
Tier-1 UK Economic Zone
Est. Take-Home Pay
68% - 74% (After PAYE & NI)
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1.0 GBP ≈ $1.28 USD Living Standard
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Position Overview & Specifications

We need an ambitious Head Chef to come and create a team within this beautiful building. We need someone to embody our four core values:

  • We passionately pursue excellence and set the standards.
  • We welcome and encourage challenges.
  • We are always learning and developing.
  • We pave our own paths in the best interest of White Rabbit’s vision.

WHAT ARE YOUR MAIN DUTIES?

As Head Chef you will be a vital component in the day to day running of the kitchen. You will work closely with the Culinary Director to help create menus that sit seamlessly alongside the creative brand. You will be heading up a team of chefs so interpersonal skills are essential. The development and education of junior chefs is going to be key to our success and you must show a willingness to embrace this. As a whole team we will be very guest focused, which will require going above and beyond in all aspects of our work in order to achieve the high standards we, and our guests, expect.

In this role your responsibilities will include:

  • Creating menus aligned with the restaurant's ethos.
  • Delivering high quality dishes using seasonal Scottish ingredients.
  • Running the restaurant pass.
  • Mentoring and developing junior chefs to our high standard.

WHAT DO I NEED?

The ideal candidate will have:

  • 2+ years’ experience in a high volume and quality led senior role.
  • A high understanding of classic cookery and seasonal ingredients.
  • Experience implementing sustainable kitchen practices.
  • Knowledge of costings, health and safety and logistics for events.
  • An unrelenting pursuit of quality within all aspects of the kitchen.

WHAT DO WE OFFER?

Aside from a salary of £50,000 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 Hospitality Action and 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!

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £50,000.00 per year

Benefits:

  • Company events
  • Company pension
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Discounted or free food
  • Employee discount
  • Store discount

Supplemental pay types:

  • Bonus scheme
  • Performance bonus

Work Location: In person

Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process

1

Application & Resume Screening

Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.

2

Technical & Competency Interviews

Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.

3

Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation

Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.

4

Onboarding & Corporate Integration

Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.

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Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:

🇬🇧 Skilled Worker Visa (Tier 2)

Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.

🏛️ Settlement (ILR) Pathway

Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.

⚖️ Official regulatory reference: UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) & Home Office Sponsor Register.

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Recruitment Insights

Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Head Chef - New Opening roles across White Rabbit Projects's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:

1. Domain Competency

Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.

2. Behavioral & Leadership

STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.

3. Compensation Alignment

Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £50,000 - £50,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.

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