Chef

Shepherd Neame Limited; Sevenoaks; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hourly pay + tips

Early wage access

Food & drink discount

Hotel stay discount

Shop discounts

Sheps Hut discounts

Mental health platform

Company pension

Career development

Flexible hours

Job summary

Shepherd Neame Limited is seeking a Chef for The Restoration in Sevenoaks. This permanent, full-time role offers hourly pay up to £13.80, plus tips, and a real opportunity to progress your culinary career with Britain’s oldest brewer.

You’ll prepare and present dishes to high standards, work closely with a passionate kitchen team, and maintain hygiene and safety standards during busy service. Enjoy staff benefits including discounts on food and drink, pension, flexible hours, and career

Qualifications

• Pride and Passion – care about quality and presentation.
• Sheps Spirit – enthusiasm and passion for food.
• Authenticity – stay calm and proactive during busy periods.
• Working Together – enjoy collaborating and supporting colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook dishes to company standards, ensuring quality and consistency.
• Collaborate with kitchen team to maintain smooth service during busy periods.
• Uphold hygiene, safety, and compliance standards.
• Assist with stock control, ordering, and kitchen organisation.
• Support and mentor junior team members to develop their skills.

Skills

Pride and Passion

Sheps Spirit

Authenticity

Working Together

Job description

The Restoration

Employment type: Full Time

Contract: Permanent

Salary: up to £13.80 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

Located on Bank Street in the heart of Sevenoaks town centre, the Restoration is perfectly placed for a bite to eat or a drink while shopping. Dating back to 1616, the pub boasts a stylish, contemporary look, while retaining its traditional feel. The Restoration offers large al fresco seating area, which is a popular spot for watching the world go by and the pub is renowned for its delicious menu, all cooked to order using local ingredients wherever possible.

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

The Restoration

Permanent

up to £13.80 per hour