Our Team

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

Jill Sikkens The Plough Shiplake Owner

Jill Sikkens

Owner, The Plough Shiplake

The Plough Shiplake is an absolute passion project for Jill and her family. Originally from Nova Scotia, and drawing on her background in interior design, she's created a welcoming pace 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 atmosphere where old friends gather and new friendships flourish.

Pub Leadership

Front of House

Chloe

fernando the plough shiplake bar tender

Fernando

Andrea

Supervisor

Tim

Bar Tender

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

Kaine Head

Head Chef

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

Yana

Chef de Parti

Oli

Apprentice

Ricado

Kitchen Porter