Sous Chef

Company: The Watermill Theatre & Restaurant
Location: Berkshire
Salary: Up to £35,000 per annum depending on experience
Bedrooms: None
Food Type: Traditional and modern British dishes including paninis and snacks
Accommodation: None
Start Date: August 2026

The Watermill Theatre is looking for an experienced and diligent Chef to join the busy catering team. The Chef will be responsible for delivering outstanding preshow dining for the restaurant and bar, as well as catering for other events taking place at the theatre.

Working alongside the Head Chef and Chef Assistant, this role will deliver outstanding preshow dining for the Watermill Theatre restaurant and bar, as well as catering for other events taking place at the theatre.
The Watermill Theatre restaurant and bar primarily operate prior to matinee and evening performances at the theatre, 6 days a week. The restaurant offers a limited 2 course menu, whilst hot snacks are served from the bar. There are up to 70 covers per service in the restaurant, running 12 – 2.30pm and/or 5 -7.30pm.
Located on the banks of the River Lambourn in the village of Bagnor, The Watermill Theatre’s unique site and facilities are home to a thriving theatre, restaurant and bar as well as offices and living accommodation. The site is centred around a 19th century Grade II-listed mill building and converted 18th-century barn which house the theatre and restaurant respectively. There are other buildings on or near the main site, including rehearsal studios and office/admin areas as well as 5 properties used to accommodate visiting casts and creative teams.