Chef

Shepherd Neame; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Tips sharing

Early wage access

Food & drink discount

Hotel discount

Shop discounts

Sheps Hut discounts

Mental health platform

Pension plan

Career development

Flexible hours

Job summary

Shepherd Neame's Market House in Maidstone is looking for a part-time Chef to join our kitchen team. You will prepare and present dishes to the highest standard, supporting service during busy periods and upholding hygiene and safety standards.

As a Chef with Britain's oldest brewer, you’ll benefit from flexible hours, a share of tips, and staff discounts across pubs and hotels, with plenty of opportunities to develop your culinary career.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook dishes to company standards, ensuring quality and consistency.
• Collaborate 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.
• Mentor junior team members and help them develop their skills.

Skills

Pride and Passion

Sheps Spirit

Authenticity

Working Together

Job description

Chef Shepherd Neame•Maidstone, United Kingdom

Chef

Market House

Employment type: Part Time
Contract: Permanent
Salary: 12.80 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 Market House is located in the heart of Maidstone, Kent's County Town, opposite the Hazlitt Theatre and next to Fremlin Walk shopping precinct. The historic pub boasts a large roof top terrace overlooking Fremlin Walk, and covered alfresco drinking and dining area to the front of the building and it renowned locally for its live music every weekend.

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.