Chef

Shepherd Neame Limited; Birchington; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hourly pay + tips

Early wage withdrawal

25% discount on food & drink

25% discount on overnight stays

Visitor Centre Shop discounts

Access to Workplace Mental Health

Company pension

Career development opportunities

Flexible working hours

Job summary

Shepherd Neame Limited is seeking a Chef for Minnis Bay Bar & Brasserie in Birchington to join our kitchen team. You will prepare and present dishes to a high standard, working closely with colleagues to ensure consistent quality and service.

Join a historic brewer with a strong pub hospitality culture, offering development opportunities, flexible hours, and staff perks in a coastal location.

Qualifications

• Prepare and cook dishes to company standards.
• Maintain hygiene, safety and compliance at all times.
• Support and mentor junior team members, helping them develop their skills.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Cooking skills

Teamwork

Hygiene & safety

Mentoring juniors

Food presentation

Job description

Minnis Bay Bar & Brasserie

Employment type: Full Time

Contract: Permanent

Salary: to be discussed at venue

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

Overlooking one of the finest beaches on the North Kent Coast, the Minnis Bay Bar & Brasserie in Birchington is a relaxed, stylish location that offers truly outstanding views, great food, an extensive drinks list and friendly service. The pub sits close to both Quex Park and the Powell Cotton Museum and the history-rich area can be explored with Shepherd Neame’s Minnis Bay Bar & Brasserie Pub Walk, which starts and ends at the pub.

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

Minnis Bay Bar & Brasserie

Permanent

to be discussed at venue