Senior Chef De Partie

Bamford Collection; Chipping Norton; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounts on products, treatments, and

Local gym discounts

Padel Discount

Electric Car Scheme

Volunteering Days

Private Medical

Pension Scheme

Life Assurance

Mental Health Support

Job summary

The Bamford Collection's The Wild Rabbit in Kingham is seeking a passionate Senior Chef de Partie to join our award-winning kitchen. You will own your section and deliver dishes to the highest fine-dining standards.

Working with organic produce from Daylesford Farm, you will mentor juniors, contribute to menu development, and uphold sustainability and HACCP standards, with a 48-hour week and a base salary of £35,875 plus gratuities.

Qualifications

• Experience in a multi-rosette or Michelin-level kitchen.
• Passion for fine dining and seasonal ingredients.
• Calm, reliable under pressure; organised and meticulous.
• Mentor junior chefs and support senior kitchen team.

Responsibilities

• Execute dishes to fine dining standards with precision, consistency, and attention to detail.
• Take full ownership of your section, ensuring mise en place, organisation, and readiness for service.
• Lead your section during service, maintaining quality, timing, presentation, and a calm, professional approach.
• Support and mentor junior chefs, sharing knowledge, skills, and passion for food.
• Work closely with the senior kitchen team to ensure smooth, efficient service and effective communication.
• Maintain exceptional standards of cleanliness, food safety, organisation, and HACCP compliance.
• Uphold The Wild Rabbit's sustainability ethos through responsible use of seasonal produce and minimising waste.
• Contribute to menu development, kitchen improvements, and a positive, collaborative team culture.

Skills

Fine dining

Team mentorship

Pressure management

Seasonal ingredients

Job description

THE BAMFORD COLLECTION IS A GROUPOF CONSCIOUSLY MINDED LIFESTYLE BRANDS COMMITTED TO NOURISHINGAND NURTURING PEOPLE AND PLANET.

ABOUT US

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. Callum began his career in prestigious kitchens across London, Paris, and Geneva, before joining Bohemia in Jersey. There, he was part of the team that retained the Michelin star as Sous Chef, and later, as Head Chef, he successfully upheld Bohemia's Michelin star for five consecutive years, a testament to his skill, vision, and consistency at the highest level of dining.

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are looking for a passionate and talented Senior Chef de Partie to join our award-winning kitchen. This is an exciting opportunity to take your culinary skills to the next level in a fine dining environment that champions provenance, sustainability and precision.

As Senior Chef de Partie, you will take ownership of your section, ensuring dishes are prepared and executed consistently to the highest standards. You will play an important role in maintaining smooth service, overseeing mise en place, supporting the development of junior chefs and helping to uphold the high standards of the kitchen.

Working daily with the very best organic produce, much of it sourced directly from Daylesford Farm, you will have the opportunity to develop your knowledge and creativity while contributing to dishes that balance classical technique with modern innovation. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Chef de Partie ready to take on greater responsibility and continue developing their career within an ambitious and quality-driven kitchen.

SALARY

£39,875per annum OTE*

HOURS

48 hours per week, 5 days a week.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Execute dishes to fine dining standards with precision, consistency, and attention to detail
• Take full ownership of your section, ensuring excellent mise en place, organisation, and readiness for service
• Lead your section during service, maintaining quality, timing, presentation, and a calm, professional approach
• Support and mentor junior chefs, sharing knowledge, skills, and passion for food
• Work closely with the senior kitchen team to ensure smooth, efficient service and effective communication
• Maintain exceptional standards of cleanliness, food safety, organisation, and HACCP compliance
• Uphold The Wild Rabbit's sustainability ethos through responsible use of seasonal produce and minimising waste
• Contribute to menu development, kitchen improvements, and a positive, collaborative team culture refinement of kitchen practices and the pursuit of culinary excellence

SKILLS & REQUIREMENTS

• 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

*About gratuities & service charge:

• Gratuities are paid on a pro-rata basis.
• It is estimated that in 2026, our full-time employees can expect to receive in the range of £4,000 in addition to their annual salary.

The on-target earning potential for this role is £39,875 per annum based on a 48-hour contract - comprising a base salary of £35,875 plus a qualified estimate of £4,000 in gratuities and service charge.

PERKS & BENEFITS

• Discounts: We offer a range of discounts on our products, treatments, and dining experiences from day one.
• Local gym discounts
• Padel Discount
• Electric Car Scheme (subject to criteria)
• Volunteering Days: Employees are offered one paid day per year to volunteer with a charity of their choice.
• Private Medical: We offer 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: We offer life assurance cover, equivalent of up to a year of your annualsalary.
• Mental Health Support: Our Employee Assistance Programme provides 24-hour support,seven days a week.