Chef

Shepherd Neame Limited; Ashford; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly pay plus tips

Early wage withdrawal

25% discount on food and drink

Company pension plan

Career development opportunities

Flexible working hours

Job summary

Singleton Barn near Ashford is seeking a Chef to join our kitchen team and help deliver high-quality dishes with pride and passion. You’ll work as part of a busy kitchen, ensuring presentation and consistency while maintaining a welcoming guest experience.

This permanent, part-time role offers competitive hourly pay, tip share, and development opportunities within Shepherd Neame’s historic pubs and brewing businesses.

Qualifications

• Pride and passion for quality and presentation.
• Enthusiasm and a passion for food (Sheps Spirit).
• Calm and proactive under busy service.
• Enjoys teamwork and supporting colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook dishes to company standards, ensuring quality and consistency.
• Collaborate with the kitchen team to maintain smooth service during busy periods.
• Uphold hygiene, safety, and compliance standards at all times.
• Assist with stock control, ordering, and kitchen organisation.
• Mentor junior team members and help develop their skills.

Skills

Pride and Passion

Sheps Spirit

Authenticity

Working Together

Job description

Singleton Barn

Employment type: Part Time

Contract: Permanent

Salary: 12.80 per hour

Chef – Cook Up a Career with Britain’s Oldest Brewer!

At Shepherd Neame, we know that great food is at the heart of a memorable experience. As a Chef, you’ll play a key role in preparing and presenting dishes to the highest standard, working as part of a passionate kitchen team to deliver exceptional quality and consistency. This is a fantastic opportunity to showcase your skills and progress your culinary career.

Where You’ll Be Working

The Singleton Barn is a tithe barn dating back to 1631 and a pub where history and heritage combines with contemporary style to stunning effect. Located just outside of Ashford in Singleton, the pub is easy to reach by car or bus, and is a short journey from Ashford International Station. Family friendly, with a large garden and play area for the kids, Singleton Barn is also one of the most popular pubs in Ashford for live sport. The pub offers a delicious menu of freshly prepared dishes and tempting daily specials from the blackboard.

What You’ll Do

• Prepare and cook dishes to company standards, ensuring quality and consistency.
• Work collaboratively with the kitchen team to maintain smooth service during busy periods.
• Uphold hygiene, safety, and compliance standards at all times.
• Assist with stock control, ordering, and kitchen organisation.
• Support and mentor junior team members, helping them develop their skills.

What’s In It For You?

• Competitive hourly pay plus a share of tips
• Early wage withdrawal scheme
• 25% discount on food and drink at Shepherd Neame Managed Houses
• 25% discount on overnight stays at Managed House Hotels
• Up to 40% off select purchases from our Visitor Centre Shop in Faversham
• Exclusive discounts via Sheps Hut on hundreds of high street brands
• Access to a Workplace Mental Health Platform
• Company pension plan
• Career development opportunities across our pubs, Brewery, and Support Office
• Flexible working hours to suit your lifestyle

What You’ll Need

We’re looking for behaviours that make a great Chef:

• Pride and Passion – you care about quality and presentation.
• Sheps Spirit – you bring enthusiasm and a passion for food.
• Authenticity – you stay calm and proactive when things get busy.
• Working Together – you enjoy working collaboratively and supporting colleagues.

Why Shepherd Neame?

Our culture is built on Sheps Spirit, Working Together, Pride and Passion, and Authenticity—values that have guided us for over 300 years. When you join us, you become part of a team that celebrates tradition while shaping the future.

Ready to bring your personality and passion to the kitchen?

Chef

Singleton Barn

Permanent

12.80 per hour