Sous Chef - Live in option - Hall & Woodhouse Taplow

Hall & Woodhouse Brewery & Managed Careers; Maidenhead; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality company in Maidenhead seeks an experienced Sous Chef to join their kitchen leadership team. The role offers a sensible work-life balance, pay of £14.05 per hour, and a share of tips, along with 60% off meals. Candidates should have supervisory experience, strong organizational skills, and a passion for cooking. Enjoy a warm welcome and a supportive environment in this beautiful riverside location, with opportunities for career development and long-term job security.

Benefits

60% off meals

Accommodation available

Friendly working environment

Training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Strong experience in high-end cooking and kitchen management.
• Ability to run service and deputize for Head Chef.
• Proficient in all aspects of kitchen compliance and safety.

Responsibilities

• Support kitchen leadership and manage service effectively.
• Ensure compliance with food safety and hygiene standards.
• Lead the team and contribute to a busy kitchen environment.

Skills

Organizational skills

Supervisory experience

Cooking techniques

Food safety and hygiene regulations

Kitchen administration

Job description

Live in available + Tips + 60% off meals + Consistent hours + Sunday Times Best Places to Work...

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

We are boosting our kitchen leadership team and have an opening for an experienced senior chef.

Your rewards as a Sous chef in our team :

• A sensible work life balance with 5 days working, consistent hours and excellent conditions
• Pay of £14.05 per hour
• Pay further boosted by a share of tips
• 60% off meals on duty, free chef uniform and kitchen shoes
• Extra rewards for outstanding performance
• A full package of lifestyle benefits in a business with sustainability at it's core
• Training and development with a clear path to Head Chef within H&W, a Sunday Times best places to work company
• Pathway to Level 3 professional Production Chef apprenticeship, subject to meeting entry conditions
• Accommodation at a cost of £74.62 pw if required (subject to availability)
• A warm and friendly welcome and all the support you need to succeed

Apply if you are a Sous chef who is :

• A highly organized Chef with supervisory experience in high end standard fayre
• Able to run service, deputizing for Head Chef when required
• Skilled in a range of cooking techniques with a broad food knowledge
• Able to work to precise specifications for cooking and presentation, without deviation
• Competent in all aspects of kitchen administration
• Highly proficient in food safety and hygiene regulations including allergens
• Able to lead, inspire and support the team's development
• A chef that enjoys the buzz of a busy service, and who cares about your craft
• Diligent about compliance and sustainability
• Career minded and looking for long term job security
• Seeking an employer that recognizes and rewards commitment and talent

Previous experience as a chef in a similar role with supervisory responsibility and the ability to work as part of a team in a high paced and exciting kitchen is required. If that's you apply today!