Sous Chef - Live in option

Hall & Woodhouse Taplow; Thatcham; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tips

Meal discount

Live-in housing

Uniform provided

Job summary

Hall & Woodhouse Taplow is a premium riverside pub offering a vibrant kitchen team and consistent hours. We are seeking an organized Sous Chef who can supervise efficiently, handle a busy service, and help deliver great food and vibes. A live-in option is available for £77.70 per week when possible, with 60% meal discounts on shift and uniform provided.

Training and progression paths are available. You will join a supportive team, work to central specs, and contribute to a sustainable,

Qualifications

• Experienced chef with supervisory experience.
• Confident with a range of cooking techniques and equipment.
• Able to work to central specs for cooking and presentation with no variations.
• Committed to food safety and allergen rules.

Responsibilities

• Jump in and run service when needed.
• Maintain high food quality and consistent kitchen output.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Cooking techniques

Kitchen equipment

Food safety & allergen rules

Team player

Organised

Tools

Chef uniforms

Kitchen footwear

Job description

Premium pub - Live in available + £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.
• Optional live‑in accommodation for £77.70 a week (when available).
• 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.

• second, supervisor, kitchen manager, chef de partie, CDP