Sous Chef - Premium Pub

Hall & Woodhouse Limited; Maidenhead; Hybrid; GBP 16,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tips share

60% off meals on shift

Uniform and kitchen shoes provided

Career development path

Job summary

Hall & Woodhouse Taplow is seeking a Sous Chef to join a dedicated kitchen team by the riverside. The role offers 14.50 per hour plus a share of tips and consistent hours, with a strong work‑life balance and ongoing development opportunities.

You will support kitchen leadership, follow central specs, and contribute to a warm, bustling kitchen environment that values sustainability and growth within a Sunday Times Best Places to Work family.

Qualifications

• Proven supervisory kitchen experience.
• Skilled with a range of cooking techniques and equipment.
• Strong knowledge of food safety and allergen rules.
• Ability to follow central spec for cooking and presentation.

Responsibilities

• Run service in the absence of senior staff when required.
• Support the Head Chef and lead a section during shifts.
• Ensure consistent preparation and presentation to spec.
• Maintain high standards of hygiene and food safety.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Cooking techniques

Food safety & allergens

Organisation

Team player

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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