ARE YOU INTERESTED IN A CAREER @ THE PLOUGH?

We are always looking to recruit anyone who is passionate about sustainability, local produce and people. Our full-time roles are 45 hours weekly. We offer a reverse referencing system – you’ll have the opportunity to find out what we’re really like from the team you’ll be joining before you accept a job offer from us.

Current vacancies (April 2024):

Chef de Partie / Junior Sous (£28k to £32k, plus tips)

Housekeeper, part-time (£12-15ph)

Kitchen Assistant & trainee chef (from £12ph, plus tips)

Employee benefits:

50% team member discount for you and up to three guests every month when you dine at either The Plough or our sister restaurant The Union Rye.

Team meals whilst on duty.

Team trips to local vineyards for tours & tastings, trips to visit our local suppliers.

Genuine work/life balance with some regular evenings and weekend days off.

An extra day of annual leave to use on your birthday (or surrounding day of your choice) so you can celebrate.

100% of the tips go to our team. All working team members receive an equal share of cash tips regardless of their role.

Personal development plan tailored to you, with external courses paid for by us to support your ongoing learning.

Free access to mental health and one on one counselling sessions with a professional, plus legal and financial advice via Bright HR, our employee assistance program.

£250 cash bonus scheme if you refer a friend to work with us and they complete probation.

A CODE HOSPITALITY membership fully paid for by us. This gives you access to great industry discounts and benefits.


We are open to full-time, part-time, temporary and permanent roles and are proud to be an equal opportunities workplace that seeks to develop and train the most talented people from a variety of backgrounds, perspectives and skills. We therefore encourage applications from all genders, races, religions, ages and sexual orientation, as well as parents, students, people living with disabilities, and any other groups that could bring diverse perspectives to our business.

Experience will greatly help your application but is not essential for all positions. We are seeking creative people who share our love for hospitality and our commitment to what we do.