Sous Chef

Hall & Woodhouse Taplow; Thatcham; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tips share

60% meal discount

Uniform & shoes

Career development

Level 3 apprenticeship

Head Chef pathway

Sustainability focus

Work-life balance

Job summary

Hall & Woodhouse Taplow is seeking a Sous Chef to join our kitchen leadership team and help us keep delivering great food and great vibes. You’ll jump in to run service when needed and work to central specs for cooking and presentation.

We offer £14.50 per hour plus a share of tips, 60% off meals on shift, free chef uniform and kitchen shoes, and a strong development path including a Level 3 apprenticeship and progression to Head Chef.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Support kitchen leadership and run service when needed in a busy kitchen.
• Ensure cooking to central specs for presentation and quality.
• Maintain food safety and allergen compliance across shifts.
• Be a motivating, supportive team member and help others grow.
• Contribute to sustainability initiatives and waste reduction.
• Pursue continuous development with a clear path to Head Chef and Level 3 apprenticeship.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Cooking techniques

Food safety

Allergen rules

Team player

Compliance

Sustainability

Long-term role

Job description

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

Beautiful - Waterside Location
Part of the Hall & Woodhouse family of sensational destination pubs H&W Taplow is a new bar in an historic riverside setting. The stunning new build in 2023 provides an all-day, all weather venue to support the newly developed St Regis Papermill area and provide a social and focus for a growing community. The bar’s design compliments its stage, evoking memories of sunny days by the river messing about in boats, Whatever the occasion this perfect reflection of a traditional country pub treats guests to great food and drink in a wonderfully relaxed setting

Sous Chef – Join a Team That Really Looks After You

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

What You’ll Get

• A proper work–life balance with 5 days on, consistent hours, and solid working conditions.
• £14.50 an hour, plus a share of tips to boost your pay
• 60% off meals on shift, plus free chef uniform 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 3 apprenticeship.
• A warm, friendly team who’ll help you feel 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 supervisory experience who can jump in and run service when needed.
• Confident with a range of cooking techniques and equipment.
• Happy working to central spec's for cooking and presentation with no variations allowed.
• Comfortable with the admin side of the kitchen and on top of food safety and allergen rules.
• A motivating, supportive team player who enjoys helping others grow.
• Someone who thrives in a busy kitchen and really cares about their craft.
• Diligent when it comes to compliance and sustainability.
• Looking for a long‑term, secure role with a company that notices talent and hard work.

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