Chef de Partie

Chef de Partie, Locke Canary Wharf (London, E14) | OTE £17.20 per hour

Own your section from breakfast buffet to à la carte evenings.

We're opening the kitchen at the brand-new Locke Canary Wharf, a striking 19-floor waterfront aparthotel in the heart of Wood Wharf, and we're looking for a Chef de Partie to run a section across a varied food offer: an all-day café, a buffet breakfast and an à la carte evening menu. This is a ground-floor opportunity in every sense: a fresh concept, a beautiful new building, and a team being built from day one. If you take pride in a clean section, consistent dishes and a calm, confident service, we want to hear from you.

Who we are

We're White Rabbit Hospitality, the team behind some of the most loved dining and hotel destinations in the UK and beyond, including Rusacks St Andrews and Santa Joana, Lisbon. At Locke Canary Wharf, we're bringing that same standard to a vibrant, design-led space serving residents, guests and the wider Canary Wharf community from breakfast through to dinner. As a Chef de Partie here, you'll be part of one of London's most exciting new hospitality openings.

Why this role is different

This isn't a back-of-the-queue role; it's a chance to own a section across three distinct services, shape brand-new menus as they bed in, and set the standard in a kitchen from its very first service. The variety keeps it interesting: a high-volume buffet breakfast in the morning, a relaxed café through the day, and refined à la carte plating in the evening. You'll have real responsibility from day one, the support of an experienced team around you, and the opportunity to grow fast in one of the capital's most dynamic destinations.

What we stand for

Our values aren't a poster on the wall. They show up in every service, every shift and every plate that leaves your pass.

Our Values – In Every Service

• HOSPITALITY IS AT OUR CORE: Every dish you send out is part of someone's experience, whether it's the first coffee of the morning or dinner at the end of their day. You cook with care, plate with pride, and never lose sight of the guest at the end of it.
• WE DO THE RIGHT THING: You keep your section clean, your fridges in order and your standards high, even when no one's watching. Food safety and respect for produce are non-negotiable.
• WE PURSUE EXCELLENCE: You sweat the details: temperature, timing, consistency. Great food looks effortless because the chef behind it isn't.
• WE ARE ALL ENTREPRENEURS: You bring ideas, spot what can be done better, and help build something brilliant from the ground up at a brand-new site.

What you'll be doing

• Running your own section across all three services: buffet breakfast, all-day café and à la carte evening
• Setting up, replenishing and maintaining the buffet breakfast to a consistently high standard
• Delivering accurate, well-presented à la carte dishes to brief during evening service
• Maintaining strong mise en place and keeping your section clean, organised and fully stocked across changing services
• Following all food safety, allergen and HACCP procedures to the letter
• Supporting and helping to train Commis Chefs and kitchen team members
• Managing stock on your section, minimising waste and supporting accurate ordering
• Working closely with the wider kitchen and front-of-house team to deliver smooth, calm services
• Helping refine and improve the café, breakfast and evening menus as the site establishes itself

What we're looking for

• Previous experience as a Chef de Partie, or a strong Commis Chef ready to step up, in a hotel, café or restaurant kitchen
• Comfortable working across both high-volume buffet service and à la carte plating
• The ability to run a section confidently and deliver consistent quality under pressure
• Strong understanding of food safety, allergens and kitchen hygiene
• Reliable, punctual and ready to set the pace, including early starts and evening services
• A genuine team player who supports and lifts those around them
• A passion for great food and a desire to grow with a brand-new opening
• The right to work in the UK

What's in it for you

• OTE Hourly rate of £17.20 per hour
• A founding role at one of London's most anticipated new hotel openings
• Genuine career progression and training as the site and the wider group grow
• A supportive People Team and a culture where team members are valued, not numbered
• Meals on shift and a welcoming, well-run kitchen environment
• Excellent transport links, moments from Canary Wharf, Wood Wharf and the wider Docklands

Grow with us

Locke Canary Wharf is just the beginning. As a Chef de Partie with White Rabbit Hospitality, you'll have a clear path forward, whether that's Senior Chef de Partie, Sous Chef or beyond, backed by the training, exposure and opportunities of a group that's growing fast across London and beyond.

Ready to join the team?

If you love great food, take pride in your craft and want to be part of building something special from day one in Canary Wharf, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now to become a Chef de Partie at Locke Canary Wharf with White Rabbit Hospitality, London E14. Work hard and be kind.