Sunday Times Best Places to Work + Tips + Profit Share + 60% off meals + Benefits + 5 days working - Career pathway....

About Hall & Woodhouse - Sunday Times Best Place to Work

Hall & Woodhouse (H&W) is a family‑owned Dorset brewer and hospitality business founded in 1777, operating over 150 high‑end pub restaurants and inns across the South of England. We blend traditional values with a progressive, inclusive culture—and we’re recruiting a Designate Head Chef to support several of our houses in the North Hampshire Berkshire area while you complete a structured development program that prepares you to take full responsibility for your own H&W kitchen. The timing of the program will depend on your rate of progress and a suitable House becoming available.

Your rewards as Head Chef in our kitchens:

• A sensible work life balance with 5 days working, consistent hours and excellent conditions
• Salary up to £45K pa, depending on your level of development in the role
• Pay boosted by a share of tips and Profit share scheme
• A full package of lifestyle benefits covering pension, health, discounts and more
• The chance to lead fabulous teams in awesome businesses with sustainability at their core
• Great job security and career development, with a Sunday Times best places to work company
• All the support you need to succeed

Apply if you are:

• A highly organized and skilled Head Chef with experience in high end standard fayre
• Someone that enjoys the buzz and variety in the spotlight of multiple prestige kitchens
• A serious chef that cares - who is motivated and determined to achieve excellence with any team
• Dependable and resilient, able to keep calm and reasoned under pressure 
• Competent in all aspects of kitchen administration
• Highly proficient in food safety and hygiene regulations including allergens
• Able to work to precise specifications for cooking and presentation, without deviation
• A kind and inspirational leader able to influence, motivate and quickly bond with co-workers
• Diligent about compliance
• A driver with access to independent transport
• Seeking an employer that recognizes and rewards commitment and talent
  
  Why Join H&W?

• Rich history, family owned since 1777
• Iconic locations and a strong pipeline of new builds, openings and refurbishments 
• A supportive culture that values individuality and champions equal opportunity
• Sunday Times Best Places to Work recognition
• Pay, benefits and progression that reward performance and potential

Previous experience and knowledge of leading operations in a managed pub or restaurant service is essential. 

If you are a hands on chef and have the skills, drive and temperament to lead various teams to produce consistent high quality, to specification, under time and volume pressure, apply today.

kitchen manager, chef supervisor, sous, senior sous

Sunday Times Best Places to Work + Tips + Profit Share + 60% off meals + Benefits + 5 days working - Career pathway....

About Hall & Woodhouse - Sunday Times Best Place to Work

Hall & Woodhouse (H&W) is a family‑owned Dorset brewer and hospitality business founded in 1777, operating over 150 high‑end pub restaurants and inns across the South of England. We blend traditional values with a progressive, inclusive culture—and we’re recruiting a Designate Head Chef to support several of our houses in the North Hampshire Berkshire area while you complete a structured development program that prepares you to take full responsibility for your own H&W kitchen. The timing of the program will depend on your rate of progress and a suitable House becoming available.

Your rewards as Head Chef in our kitchens:

• A sensible work life balance with 5 days working, consistent hours and excellent conditions
• Salary up to £45K pa, depending on your level of development in the role
• Pay boosted by a share of tips and Profit share scheme
• A full package of lifestyle benefits covering pension, health, discounts and more
• The chance to lead fabulous teams in awesome businesses with sustainability at their core
• Great job security and career development, with a Sunday Times best places to work company
• All the support you need to succeed

Apply if you are:

• A highly organized and skilled Head Chef with experience in high end standard fayre
• Someone that enjoys the buzz and variety in the spotlight of multiple prestige kitchens
• A serious chef that cares - who is motivated and determined to achieve excellence with any team
• Dependable and resilient, able to keep calm and reasoned under pressure 
• Competent in all aspects of kitchen administration
• Highly proficient in food safety and hygiene regulations including allergens
• Able to work to precise specifications for cooking and presentation, without deviation
• A kind and inspirational leader able to influence, motivate and quickly bond with co-workers
• Diligent about compliance
• A driver with access to independent transport
• Seeking an employer that recognizes and rewards commitment and talent
  
  Why Join H&W?

• Rich history, family owned since 1777
• Iconic locations and a strong pipeline of new builds, openings and refurbishments 
• A supportive culture that values individuality and champions equal opportunity
• Sunday Times Best Places to Work recognition
• Pay, benefits and progression that reward performance and potential

Previous experience and knowledge of leading operations in a managed pub or restaurant service is essential. 

If you are a hands on chef and have the skills, drive and temperament to lead various teams to produce consistent high quality, to specification, under time and volume pressure, apply today.

kitchen manager, chef supervisor, sous, senior sous