Chef

Peoplebank; Tankerton; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly pay & tips

Early wage access

Food & drink discount

Overnight stays discount

Shop discounts at Visitor Centre

Sheps Hut discounts

Mental health platform

Company pension plan

Career development opportunities

Flexible hours

Job summary

Shepherd Neame’s Marine Hotel in Whitstable is seeking a Chef to prepare and present dishes to the highest standards, working as part of a busy kitchen team. This part-time, seasonal role offers flexible hours and an hourly rate with tips, in a historic Kentish coastal setting.

You’ll uphold hygiene and safety, assist with stock control, and mentor junior colleagues while progressing your culinary career across our pubs, Brewery, and Support Office within the Sheps Spirit.

Qualifications

• Pride and Passion – you care about quality and presentation.
• Working Together – you enjoy working collaboratively with colleagues.
• Authenticity – you stay calm and proactive when things get busy.
• Calm under pressure – you maintain composure and oversee tasks efficiently.

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.

Skills

Pride and Passion

Working Together

Authenticity

Calm Under Pressure

Job description

Employment type: Part Time
Contract: Seasonal
Salary: 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 Marine Hotel is a beautiful Kentish coastal retreat located just outside the picturesque town of Whitstable on Tankerton Slopes. The Marine offers 30 elegant, spacious bedrooms, many of which boast sea views or private balconies and the historic Grade II Listed building has recently benefited from an extensive refurbishment. Guests can choose whether to dine in the more relaxed bar and lounge or formal restaurant area and our function rooms are a popular venue for weddings, meetings and events in the area.

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.