Chef

Dan Sidders; Faversham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a welcoming kitchen team at Shepherd Neame as a Chef, where you'll embrace the opportunity to develop your culinary skills. Located in Faversham, Kent, this role offers training for new chefs and a chance to work with delicious Mexican-inspired dishes in a supportive environment. Benefit from competitive pay, tips, and various employee discounts.

Benefits

Competitive hourly pay rate

Share of tips

Early wage withdrawal scheme

25% discount on food and drink

Company pension plan

Development opportunities within the business

Qualifications

• Previous catering experience is beneficial.
• Motivated and confident individuals welcome.
• Full training provided for aspiring chefs.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of the kitchen team to deliver a great dining experience.
• Prepare and cook dishes according to menu specifications.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization within the kitchen.

Skills

Team Player

Confidence

Motivation

Job description

Shepherd Neame is looking for a Chef to join our kitchen team. If you are a new or aspiring chef seeking a fresh challenge and to build your career in the kitchen, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

Located on the banks of Faversham Creek in the medieval market town of Faversham, Kent, the Albion Taverna is renowned for its delicious Mexican-inspired menu. With beer supplied by Shepherd Neame just across the creek, a perfectly fresh pint is guaranteed.

We believe that excellent chefs are key to a successful kitchen. In this role, you will work as part of our friendly and supportive kitchen team to deliver a great dining experience to our customers.

Previous catering experience is beneficial; however, if you lack experience, don’t worry. If you love food, are confident, motivated, and a great team player, we can train you and teach you everything else you need to know.

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?

• 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 hundreds of high street shops and services
• Access to a Workplace Mental Health Platform
• Company pension plan
• The opportunity to develop and move within our pubs, brewery, and support office

Shepherd Neame, Britain’s oldest brewer, is anything but old-fashioned. We are an authentic, independent business that is flexible and agile, enabling us to thrive based on our core values:

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

WHO ARE WE?

Founded over 300 years ago in Faversham, Kent, Shepherd Neame is an independent family business with an award-winning visitor centre and over 300 pubs and hotels across 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.

Diversity, equality, and inclusion are important to us. We welcome applications regardless of age, disability, ethnicity, gender, religion, or sexual orientation. We aim to provide an inclusive and supportive working environment where all employees feel respected and can reach their potential.