Breakfast Chef Good rate P/H plus tronc

Linwood Collection; Cirencester; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stream Access

50% Off Food & Soft Drinks

Free meals when on shift

Wellbeing Support

Retail Discounts

Apprenticeship Programmes

Hotel Discounts

Enrichment Days & Team Events

Long Service Rewards

Event Space Savings

Job summary

Wild Thyme & Honey in the Cotswolds is seeking a Breakfast Chef to create beautifully cooked, thoughtfully presented morning dishes for guests. The role emphasizes early starts, seasonal British produce, and calm focus in a relaxed luxury setting.

You will manage morning prep, maintain high hygiene, and collaborate with the kitchen brigade to deliver consistent quality that reflects the venue's elegant countryside identity.

Qualifications

• Experience in professional kitchens, preferably breakfast or brunch service.
• Love for seasonal cooking using British produce and local ingredients.
• Strong organisation with attention to detail in morning prep.
• Consistency and pride in presenting each dish with care and style.
• Positive energy and reliability to set the tone for the day.
• Team spirit and smooth collaboration with the kitchen brigade.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook breakfast dishes from classics to seasonal signatures.
• Manage morning prep by setting up your section and ingredients.
• Deliver consistent quality and ensure presentation matches the setting.
• Maintain immaculate kitchen hygiene and safety standards.
• Support stock rotation and keep ingredients fresh and labelled.
• Collaborate with the team for smooth handover to daytime brigade.
• Uphold the culinary identity with countryside-inspired cooking.

Skills

Professional kitchen exp

Breakfast/brunch experience

Seasonal cooking

Organization

Consistency & pride

Team spirit

Job description

Breakfast Chef - Wild Thyme & Honey, Cotswolds - live in available

Are you an early-riser with a passion for fresh, seasonal cooking and beautifully curated morning dishes? Don't want to work evening?

At Wild Thyme & Honey, a peaceful boutique retreat set in the idyllic Cotswold village of Ampney Crucis, we’re looking for a talented Breakfast Chef to create exceptional starts to the day for our guests.

Working within The Crown at Ampney Brook — our elegant country pub and restaurant known for seasonal menus and produce-led cooking — you’ll prepare breakfast dishes that reflect our commitment to quality ingredients, thoughtful presentation, and relaxed luxury.

Why Join Wild Thyme & Honey?

Our hotel blends 16th-century charm with modern rustic luxury, offering guests a serene escape surrounded by meadows, flowing brookside views, and natural textures that create a sense of comfort and calm.

We believe in rewarding great people. Here’s what you’ll enjoy:

• Stream Access – Track, manage, and access your earnings instantly.
• 50% Off Food & Soft Drinks – Across all our brands.
• Free meals when on shift –a selection for you to choose from when on your break
• Wellbeing Support – Mental health, legal guidance, and financial advice.
• Retail Discounts – Enjoy savings from top brands.
• Apprenticeship Programmes – Tailored to your career goals.
• Hotel Discounts – Reduced rates at our award-winning properties.
• Enrichment Days & Team Events – Because fun matters too.
• Long Service Rewards – such as extra holidays and access to private healthcare.
• Event Space Savings – 50% off private hire bookings.

What You Bring

We’re seeking someone who blends skill with calm, early-morning focus:

• Experience in professional kitchens – Ideally with breakfast or brunch service.
• Love for seasonal cooking – Working with British produce and local ingredients.
• Strong organisation – You run your morning prep with attention to detail and efficiency.
• Consistency & pride – Every plate reflects care, flavour, and elegant presentation.
• Positive energy & reliability – You enjoy being the one who sets the tone for the day.
• Team spirit – You collaborate smoothly with the wider kitchen brigade.

What You’ll Do

As Breakfast Chef, you’ll create beautifully cooked, thoughtfully presented dishes that greet guests with warmth and quality:

• Prepare and cook breakfast dishes – From classic favourites to seasonal signatures.
• Manage morning prep – Setting up your section and preparing ingredients with precision.
• Deliver consistent quality – Ensuring presentation matches the elegance of our setting.
• Ensure immaculate hygiene – Maintaining a clean, safe kitchen environment.
• Support stock rotation – Keeping ingredients fresh, labelled, and ready for service.
• Collaborate with the team – Provide smooth handover to the daytime brigade.
• Uphold our culinary identity – Showcasing the quality and simplicity of countryside cooking.

Ready to Shape Beautiful Mornings in the Cotswolds?

If you’re passionate about thoughtful food, early-morning craft, and working in a truly stunning countryside setting, we’d love to welcome you to Wild Thyme & Honey — where breakfast is the first moment of magic in a guest’s stay.