Chef

Shepherd Neame Ltd; Minnis Bay; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay with tips

Early wage withdrawal

Food & drink discounts

Overnight stay discounts

Shop discounts

Sheps Hut discounts

Workplace mental health

Company pension

Career development

Flexible hours

Job summary

Shepherd Neame Ltd is looking for a Chef to join our kitchen team and deliver dishes to the highest standards. You will work with a passionate crew to ensure quality, consistency and excellent guest experiences in a busy pub environment.

We offer competitive hourly pay with tips, early wage withdrawal, and extensive staff benefits including food and drink discounts, overnight stay discounts, shop discounts and a pension. Flexible hours and career development opportunities are available.

Qualifications

• Pride and passion for quality and presentation.
• Enthusiasm and passion for food.
• Stays calm and proactive when busy.
• Enjoys collaborating and supporting colleagues.

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.

Job description

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.,

• 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.
• 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?