Chef

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay & tips

Early wage access

Food & drink discount

Stay discount

Shop discounts

Sheps Hut discounts

Mental health platform

Pension plan

Career development

Flexible hours

Job summary

Shepherd Neame Limited in Deal, Kent is seeking a Chef to prepare and present dishes to the highest standard within the Royal Hotel kitchen. You’ll join a passionate team and have the opportunity to progress your culinary career in a historic brewery-led group.

We value pride, authenticity and teamwork, offering flexible hours, tips, discounts, pension and development opportunities as part of our Sheps Spirit.

Qualifications

• Experience in a professional kitchen.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Commitment to high hygiene and safety standards.
• Excellent team collaboration and mentoring 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

Pride and Passion

Sheps Spirit

Authenticity

Working Together

Job description

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

Set in the picturesque coastal town of Deal, Kent, the Royal Hotel is the perfect destination for a seaside escape. The hotel has 18 luxurious bedrooms to choose from, several with balconies overlooking the sea. Guests can dine in the hotel’s Quarterdeck restaurant or the relaxed surroundings of the Boathouse bar which has a terrace and garden area offering glorious sea views.

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?