Chef - Craft Seasonal Dishes, Flexible Hours

Shepherd Neame; West Malling; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tips sharing

Early wage access

Food & drink discounts

Overnight stays discount

Shop discounts

Mental health platform

Pension

Career development

Flexible working hours

Job summary

Shepherd Neame is seeking a Chef at The Spitfire in West Malling to prepare and present dishes to a high standard within a busy kitchen environment. The role offers competitive hourly pay with tips, and scope to develop your culinary career within Britain's oldest brewer.

You will work as part of a passionate kitchen team, upholding hygiene and safety standards, and assisting with stock control and kitchen organisation while mentoring junior colleagues. Flexible hours support work-life balance.

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.
• 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

Sheps Spirit

Authenticity

Working Together

Job description

Shepherd Neame is seeking a Chef at The Spitfire in West Malling to prepare and present dishes to a high standard within a busy kitchen environment. The role offers competitive hourly pay with tips, and scope to develop your culinary career within Britain's oldest brewer.

You will work as part of a passionate kitchen team, upholding hygiene and safety standards, and assisting with stock control and kitchen organisation while mentoring junior colleagues. Flexible hours support work-life balance.