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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.\nWorking 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.\nABOUT THE ROLE\nAs Sous Chef, you'll be the right-hand person to the Head Chef, playing a key role in leading the kitchen team and delivering exceptional food experiences every day. You'll be a hands-on leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment, inspires those around you, and takes genuine pride in maintaining the highest culinary standards.\nYOUR RESPONSIBILITIES\nSupport the Head Chef in the day-to-day management of the kitchen, ensuring smooth and efficient service at all times.\n\nTake ownership of kitchen operations in the Head Chef's absence, leading the team with confidence and maintaining exceptional standards.\n\nDrive food quality, consistency, and presentation across every dish that leaves the kitchen.\n\nAssist in managing food costs, stock control, labour expenditure, and kitchen margins to support commercial performance.\n\nChampion outstanding food safety, hygiene, and health & safety standards, ensuring full compliance across the kitchen.\n\nPlay an active role in menu creation, seasonal development, and bringing fresh ideas to the table.\n\nRecruit, train, coach, and develop team members, creating a positive culture where individuals can grow and perform at their best.\n\nLead by example during service, motivating the team and maintaining a calm, organised, and professional kitchen environment. \n\n SKILLS & EXPTERISE\nExperience working at a multi-rosette or Michelin star level\n\nCalm and level-headed under high-stress situations\n\nMotivated and hardworking leader\n\nStrong understanding of how to improve junior team efficiency and productivity\n\nPERKS AND BENEFITS\nDiscounts: Enjoy a range of discounts on our products, treatments, and dining experiences from day one, including:\nPurchase your lunch at any of our Farm shops (food to go or retail) and receive 50% off, up to the value of £20.\n\nShop all other products at our Farm shops and retail stores including clothing, home, garden, food and drink at 30% off, in store and online.\n\nVisit any of our Daylesford Restaurants and receive 30% off, or any of our Pubs and received 10% off, for yourself and up to five guests.\n\nBook any of our wellness classes, treatments, services or courses at\n\nthe Daylesford cookery school with 30% off for all employees.\n\nReceive 60% off all Bamford skincare and 30% off apparel in-store and online.\nEnjoy 40% off all bath, body & home fragrance products from both Daylesford Organic & Bamford, in store and online.\n\nMental Health Support: 24-hour access to our Employee Assistance Programme through Help@Hand\n\nPadel Discount: (Cotswolds)\n\nNationwide Gym Discounts: Various nationwide gym discounts available through Help@Hand such as PureGym and The Gym Group\n\nLocal Gym Discounts (Cotswolds Area)\n\nWellbeing modules: to provide practical support and advice for your wellbeing\n\nElectric Car Scheme: (subject to criteria, following probation)\n\nVolunteering Days: One paid day per year to volunteer with a charity of your choice\n\nPrivate Medical: Subsidised private medical insurance through Bupa\n\nPension Scheme: Pay up to 9 percent of your salary into your pension each month with a 4.5 percent contribution from us\n\nLife Assurance: Cover equivalent to one year of your annual salary\n\nEnhanced Family Leave Pay (T&C’s apply)\n\nEnhanced Company Sick Pay (T&C’s apply)\n\nEnhanced Holiday Pay (up to 33 days per annum including Bank Holidays, Pro-Rata)\n\nRefer a Friend Scheme -Earn up to £750 when you refer a friend to work with us (T&C’s apply)\n\nFlu Jabs (optional, available twice per annum)\n\n*The on target earning potential for this role is £47,000 per annum based on a 48-hour contract - comprising a base salary of £43,000, plus a qualified estimate of £4,000 in gratuities and service charge.\nAbout gratuities and service charge:\nGratuities are paid on a pro rata basis. 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