Our Team

Our team at is dedicated to creating a warm and welcoming environment where every guest feels at home.

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Jill Sikkens

Owner, The Plough Shiplake

Originally from Nova Scotia, and drawing on her background in interior design, Jill has created a welcome space that pairs thoughtful style with high quality food and genuine hospitality.

Our Pub Leadership team embodies the spirit of The Plough Shiplake, guiding with integrity and a passion for hospitality. They ensure every guest experiences warmth and genuine care, creating a welcoming and fun atmosphere.

Pub Leadership

Front of House

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Chloe

Fernando

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Andrea

Supervisor

Tim

Bartender

Adam

Waiter

At The Plough, our close-knit kitchen team is united by a deep respect for British ingredients, celebrated through honest flavours and thoughtful techniques. The result is food that feels both refined and heartfelt.

Kitchen

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Kaine Head

Head Chef

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Kaine's journey through our kitchen has shaped a leadership style grounded in teamwork and respect, inspiring those around him and uniting the team across the business.

Max

Sous Chef

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Yana

Chef de Parti

Oli

Apprentice

Ricardo

Kitchen Porter