Chef

Shepherd Neame Ltd; Banstead; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A historic British brewer is seeking a part-time chef to join a friendly kitchen team in Banstead. Candidates should love food and be motivated; training will be provided. The role offers a competitive hourly wage, tips, and various employee discounts. This position is ideal for those eager to begin their culinary career in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Competitive hourly pay rate

Share of tips

Early wage withdrawal scheme

25% discount on food and drink at managed houses

Company pension plan

Flexible working hours

Qualifications

• Previous catering experience is beneficial but not required.
• Must be confident and motivated.
• Ability to work well in a team.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of a friendly kitchen team.
• Deliver excellent dining experiences to customers.

Skills

Love for food

Confidence

Team player

Job description

Shepherd Neame is looking for a part‑time chef to join our kitchen team. If you are a new or aspiring chef looking for a fresh challenge and to carve out your career in the kitchen, this may be just the job for you.

Previous catering experience would be beneficial; however, if you don't have experience, please don't worry. As long as you love food, are confident, motivated, and a great team player, we can train you and teach you everything you need to know.

The Woolpack is located at the heart of Banstead and is a community pub that traces its roots back to the 18th century. It is set at the heart of village life, offering a varied menu of freshly cooked food and also serving superb real ales and lagers from Shepherd Neame, Britain's oldest brewer.

We know that excellent chefs are the key ingredient to a successful kitchen, so this role will see you working as part of our friendly and supportive kitchen team to deliver a great dining experience to our customers.

Diversity, equality, and inclusion matter to Shepherd Neame. If you think you would be suited to 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.

Benefits

• Competitive hourly pay rate
• A share of tips in addition to your hourly 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

Our Approach & Values

Shepherd Neame may be Britain's oldest brewer but our approach is anything but old-fashioned. We are an authentic, independent business, yet flexible and agile, and that has enabled us to survive and thrive based on the following Sheps Skills:

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

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. We employ around 1,500 team members across our pub estate and more than 270 at our Brewery and Support Office.