Breakfast Chef, The Wild Rabbit - Chipping Norton

The purpose of the Breakfast Chef role is to ensure the smooth, efficient, and high quality delivery of all breakfast service operations. Each morning, you will be responsible for preparing ingredients, organising your station, and ensuring all dishes are cooked accurately to specification and served promptly. You will take ownership of morning prep, from batch preparing key items to cooking fresh dishes to order during peak times. This includes closely monitoring stock levels, rotating produce, and communicating any shortages or requirements to the Head Chef or management team.,

• Execute all breakfast dishes to the highest standard, following menu specifications and presentation guidelines.
• Deliver daily mise en place to ensure the kitchen is fully prepared for breakfast service.
• Ensure your section is fully set for the next day with fresh, correctly stored mise en place.
• Ensure all kitchen audit requirements are met, including food hygiene, cleanliness, and operational checks.
• Assist and support kitchen colleagues proactively, especially during busy service periods.
  
  Assist and support kitchen colleagues proactively, especially during busy service periods.
• Confident in preparing and executing dishes accurately to menu specifications and presentation standards.
• Good understanding of food preparation techniques, kitchen operations, and essential food safety and hygiene practices.
• Enthusiastic about food, ingredients, and learning new skills to support ongoing development in the kitchen.
  
  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, The Wild Rabbit blends culinary excellence with warm, authentic hospitality.
Working in close connection with Daylesford Farm, our menus showcase the best seasonal, organic produce, crafted with skill and creativity. Under the leadership of Executive Chef Callum Graham, our team combines classical technique with modern inspiration, making The Wild Rabbit one of the most exciting fine dining destinations in the Cotswolds.


• Discounts: Enjoy 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 percent of your salary into your pension each month with a 4.5 percent contribution from us
• Life Assurance: Cover equivalent to one year of your annual salary
• Mental Health Support: 24 hour access to our Employee Assistance Programme
• The on target earning potential for this role is 33,417.50 per annum based on a 40-hour contract - comprising a base salary of 29,417.50, plus a qualified estimate of 4,000 in gratuities and service charge.
About gratuities and service charge: Gratuities are paid on a pro rata basis. It is estimated that in 2026 full-time employees can expect to receive in the region of 4,000 in addition to their annual salary.