Sous Chef

H&W Crowthorne; Buckler's Park; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tips share

Meal discounts

Uniform provided

Kitchen shoes

Live-in accommodation (£77.70/week)

Career development path

Head Chef progression

Job summary

Hall & Woodhouse in Bucklers Park is seeking a Sous Chef to join a vibrant new pub restaurant. You will lead kitchen service when needed, uphold central specifications for cooking and presentation, and support the team in a fast-paced environment.

Enjoy a strong work–life balance with 5 days on, consistent hours, and competitive hourly pay of £14.50 plus tips. Optional live-in accommodation is available, along with meal discounts and a clear path to progression toward Head Chef.

Qualifications

• Supervisory experience required to jump in and run service when needed.
• Confident with a range of cooking techniques and equipment.
• Compliant with food safety and allergen rules.
• Motivating, supportive team player who helps others grow.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Cooking techniques

Food safety

Allergen rules

Team player

Job description

Premium pub - Live in available + £14.50 per hour + Tips + 60% off meals + Consistent hours

Beautiful New Pub Restaurant - Vibrant and Green

Part of the Hall & Woodhouse family H&W Crowthorne is a sensational new multi-million pound restaurant and bar. With an innovative and sustainable two-storey design the pub forms the gateway to the Bucklers park residential development and surrounding Bucklers Forest. Comprising five different multi-functioning spaces for guests to enjoy including a dedicated bar, a pantry/café for coffee and cakes through to relaxed dining and drinks, a vibrant dining space, an extensive outdoor terrace, and a large attractive garden. Taking inspiration from its surroundings; plants, stylistic artwork, colourful soft furnishings, and exposed brick walls feature to create a contemporary interior style. With a warm feel and lots of colourful character guests can relax in the perfect setting with great food and delicious Badger beers, whatever the occasion.

Sous Chef – Join a Team That Really LooksAfter You

We’re growing our kitchen leadership teamand are looking for an experienced Sous Chef to jump in and help us keepdelivering great food and great vibes.

What You’ll Get

• A proper work–life balance with 5 dayson, consistent hours, and solid working conditions.
• £14.50 an hour, plus a share of tips toboost your pay
• 60% off meals on shift, plus free chefuniform and kitchen shoes.
• Extra rewards when you really smash it.
• A full package of lifestyle benefits,with sustainability at its core.
• Loads of support with your development,including a clear path to Head Chef and the chance to take on a Level 3apprenticeship.
• Optional live‑in accommodation for £77.70 a week (when available).
• A warm, friendly team who’ll help youfeel at home from day one, we're a Sunday Times Best Places to Work company

You'll Fit Right In If you're:

• An organised chef with supervisoryexperience who can jump in and run service when needed.
• Confident with a range of cookingtechniques and equipment.
• Happy working to central spec's for cooking and presentation with no variations allowed.
• Comfortable with the admin side of thekitchen and on top of food safety and allergen rules.
• A motivating, supportive team player whoenjoys helping others grow.
• Someone who thrives in a busy kitchen andreally cares about their craft.
• Diligent when it comes to compliance andsustainability.
• Looking for a long‑term, secure role witha company that notices talent and hard work.

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