Chef de Partie

Shepherd Neame Ltd; London Borough of Bromley; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A historic pub company in London Borough of Bromley is seeking a Chef de Partie to join their kitchen team. If you have catering experience and are a motivated team player, this may be the role for you. You will ensure outstanding food and service in a vibrant kitchen environment. This position offers competitive pay, benefits, and opportunities for career development.

Benefits

Competitive hourly pay rate

Share of tips

Early wage withdrawal scheme

25% discount on food and drink

25% discount on hotel bookings

Up to 40% discount in Visitor Centre Shop

Access to mental health platform

Company pension plan

Development opportunities

Flexible working hours

Qualifications

• Proven catering experience is preferred.
• Strong motivation and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Play a key role in the kitchen to ensure outstanding service and food.
• Collaborate with friendly and supportive kitchen team.

Skills

Catering experience

Team player

Motivation

Job description

About the Role

Shepherd Neame is looking for a Chef de Partie to join our team kitchen, so if you have some previous catering experience, you are looking for a new challenge and to carve out your career in the kitchen; this may be just the job for you. Located in the popular village of Chislehurst, Kent, the Crown Inn dates back to 1874. The historic pub offers seven stylish en‑suite guest letting rooms, many boasting stunning views over Chislehurst Common, together with a fine range of food and drink. We know that excellent chefs are the key ingredient to a successful kitchen, so as part of our friendly and supportive team, you will play a key role in our kitchen to ensure that outstanding service and food is provided to our guests.

If you have some proven catering experience, you love food, are motivated and are a great team player, we can train you and teach you everything else that you will need to know.

About the Company

Britain's oldest brewer, Shepherd Neame, has been based in the market town of Faversham, Kent for over 300 years. An independent family business, we boast an award‑winning visitor centre and more than 300 pubs and hotels throughout London and the South East, from the historic heart of the City to the Kent coastline. We employ around 1,500 team members across our pub estate and more than 270 at our Brewery and Support Office.

Diversity, equality, and inclusion matter to Shepherd Neame. If you think you would be suited this role we would welcome your application regardless of age, disability status, ethnicity, gender, religion or sexual orientation. We strive to provide an inclusive and supportive working environment where all employees feel respected and supported in fulfilling their potential.

Benefits

• Competitive hourly pay rate
• A share of tips in addition to your hourly pay
• Early wage withdrawal scheme
• 25% discount on food and drink at Shepherd Neame Managed Houses
• 25% discount on overnight Managed House Hotel bookings
• Up to 40% discount on select purchases from the Visitor Centre Shop at Faversham
• Sheps Hut discounts and special offers hub on 100's of high street shops and services
• Access to a Workplace Mental Health Platform
• Company pension plan
• The opportunity to develop & move within our pubs, the Brewery & Support Office
• Flexible working hours

Our Core Skills

Shepherd Neame may be Britain's oldest brewer but our approach is anything but old-fashioned. We are an authentic, independent business, yet flexible and agile, and that has enabled us to survive and thrive based on the following Sheps Skills:

• Working Together
• Pride and Passion
• Authenticity
• Sheps Spirit