Chef

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

Benefits offered by this job

Tips share and tips scheme

Early wage access

Food discount at Shepherd Neame venues

Hotel/Stay discounts at Managed Houses

Shop discounts via Visitor Centre

Job summary

Shepherd Neame Limited is seeking a Chef for the Hoop & Grapes, a historic London pub. You will cook to high standards, work with a dedicated kitchen team, and help deliver exceptional quality while advancing your culinary career in a storied brewing family.

Join a team that values pride, passion, and collaboration, with flexible hours and a pathway to growth across Shepherd Neame’s pubs, brewery, and support offices.

Qualifications

• Experience cooking to high standards in a busy kitchen.
• Strong understanding of food hygiene and safety procedures.
• Ability to assist with stock control and kitchen organisation.
• Mentor junior team members and support colleagues during service.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook dishes to company standards, ensuring quality and consistency.
• Work 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

Food preparation

Cooking

Hygiene & safety

Stock management

Mentoring juniors

Team collaboration

Job description

Hoop & Grapes

Employment type: Full Time

Contract: Permanent

Salary: TBC 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 Hoop and Grapes has begun a thrilling new chapter. Our historic Farringdon pub, part of the fabric of the City for over three centuries, has reopened its doors for the first time in more than four years, following a major transformation.

Every detail has been carefully designed to showcase the pub’s rich heritage while reimagining it for modern London life.

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

Hoop & Grapes

Permanent

TBC per hour