Chef de Partie, Wild Rabbit

Apply to join Daylesford Stays as a Chef de Partie for The Wild Rabbit.

Salary: £37,500 per annum OTE*

Hours: 48 hours per week, any 5 days in 7

The Wild Rabbit in Kingham is a fine dining restaurant and boutique hotel in the heart of the Cotswolds. Recognised in the Top 50 Gastropubs, the Top 50 Boutique Hotels, and awarded 3 AA Rosettes, we combine culinary excellence with warm, authentic hospitality.

Our menus, created in close partnership with Daylesford Farm, are rooted in seasonality, organic provenance, and sustainability.

Under the leadership of Executive Chef Callum Graham, our kitchen is entering an exciting new chapter.

We are looking for a passionate and talented Chef de Partie to join our award-winning kitchen in a fine dining environment that champions provenance, sustainability, and precision.

As Chef de Partie, you will take responsibility for your section, preparing and executing dishes to the highest standard, managing mise en place, and supporting junior chefs.

• Execute dishes to fine dining standards, following menu specifications with precision
• Deliver daily mise en place and ensure your section is always fully prepared for service
• Support smooth, efficient service in a calm and professional manner
• Share knowledge and passion for food with junior chefs, contributing to their development
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness, organisation, and health and safety compliance
• Uphold The Wild Rabbit’s sustainability ethos by using seasonal produce responsibly and minimising waste
• Contribute to the refinement of kitchen practices and the pursuit of culinary excellence

• Experience in a multi-rosette or Michelin-level kitchen
• A genuine passion for fine dining and seasonal, sustainable ingredients
• Calm, level‑headed, and reliable under pressure
• Meticulous, organised, and dedicated to consistency and presentation
• A collaborative team player with the ability to support and mentor junior chefs
• Curiosity for new techniques and trends, balanced with strong classical foundations

• Discounts: A range of discounts on our products, treatments, and dining experiences from day one
• Volunteering Days:
  One paid day per year to volunteer with a charity of your choice
• Private Medical:
  Subsidised private medical insurance through Bupa
• Pension Scheme:
  Pay up to 9% of your salary into your pension each month; we contribute up to 4.5%
• Life Assurance:
  Cover equivalent to one year of your annual salary
• Mental Health Support: 24/7 access to our Employee Assistance Programme
• Gratuities and Service Charge:
  Gratuities are paid on a pro‑rated basis; estimated that full‑time employees can expect up to £4,000 in addition to their annual salary in 2025

The on target earning potential for this role is £37,500 per annum based on a 48‑hour contract – comprising a base salary of £33,500, plus a qualified estimate of £4,000 in gratuities and service charge.

• Seniority level:
  Mid‑Senior
• Employment type:
  
  Full‑time
• Job function:
  Management and Manufacturing
• Industries:
  Hospitality

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