Assistant Manager

Shepherd Neame Ltd; Painter's Forstal; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A historic brewing company is seeking an Assistant Manager to join its team in Chatham. The candidate should have experience leading in a fast-paced environment and a passion for hospitality. This role includes covering duty manager shifts, supporting an inclusive culture, and developing the team. Competitive salary and various discounts are offered, along with a focus on employee well-being and career development.

Benefits

Competitive salary or hourly pay rate

A share of tips in addition to your pay

Early wage withdrawal scheme

25% discount on food and drink

25% discount on hotel bookings

Up to 40% discount from Visitor Centre Shop

Discounts on high street shops

Access to Workplace Mental Health Platform

Company pension plan

Opportunity for career development

Flexible working hours

Qualifications

• Experience in leading a team in a fast-paced customer-focused environment.

Responsibilities

• Cover duty manager shifts.
• Support management in creating an inclusive culture.
• Lead and develop the team for excellent customer service.

Skills

Working Together

Pride and Passion

Authenticity

Sheps Spirit

Job description

Assistant Manager

Shepherd Neame is on the lookout for an Assistant Manager with bundles of energy and enthusiasm to join our team, so if you have experience of leading a team in a fast paced customer focused environment and you are looking to carve out your career in the hospitality industry; this may be just the job for you.

Naval heritage meets contemporary style at the Ship and Trades - a stunning bar, restaurant and hotel at Chatham Maritime. Boasting a beautiful marina setting and a stylish modern design, the Ship and Trades is a unique place to dine, drink and stay in Chatham. There are 15 beautiful boutique bedrooms here too, each stylishly designed with a nod to the location's nautical heritage, and promising some of the best accommodation in Chatham.

As an ambassador for our brand, this role will see you covering duty manager shifts, supporting the management team with the creation of an inclusive culture within the business and leading and developing the team to ensure that they offer excellent customer service at every opportunity.

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive salary or hourly pay rate
• A share of tips in addition to your pay
• Early wage withdrawal scheme
• 25% discount on food and drink at Shepherd Neame Managed Houses
• 25% discount on overnight Managed House Hotel bookings
• Up to 40% discount on select purchases from the Visitor Centre Shop at Faversham
• Sheps Hut discounts and special offers hub on 100's of high street shops and services
• Access to a Workplace Mental Health Platform
• Company pension plan
• The opportunity to develop & move within our pubs, the Brewery & Support Office
• Flexible working hours

Sheps Skills

• Working Together
• Pride and Passion
• Authenticity
• Sheps Spirit

About Us

Britain's oldest brewer, Shepherd Neame, has been based in the market town of Faversham, Kent for over 300 years. An independent family business, we boast an award-winning visitor centre and more than 300 pubs and hotels throughout London and the South East, from the historic heart of the City to the Kent coastline. We employ around 1,500 team members across our pub estate and more than 270 at our Brewery and Support Office.

Diversity, equality, and inclusion matter to Shepherd Neame. If you think you would be suited this role we would welcome your application regardless of age, disability status, ethnicity, gender, religion or sexual orientation. We strive to provide an inclusive and supportive working environment where all employees feel respected and supported in fulfilling their potential.

Job Details

Location: Chatham, UK

Type: Permanent

Published on 25 Nov 2025