Head Chef

Shepherd Neame; Banstead; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Shepherd Neame is seeking a dynamic Head Chef for The Woolpack in Banstead. This role involves leading the kitchen team, ensuring customer satisfaction, and achieving key objectives alongside the General Manager. The organization values diversity and offers a supportive environment with various employee benefits.

Benefits

Competitive annual salary package

Bonus scheme

Early wage withdrawal scheme

25% discount on food and drink

Company pension plan

Opportunities for development and internal movement

Qualifications

• Previous experience at a senior chef level required.
• Ability to lead and develop kitchen teams.

Responsibilities

• Work alongside the General Manager to achieve key objectives.
• Ensure customer satisfaction and promote growth.
• Lead the team to deliver efficient kitchen services.

Skills

Team Leadership

Customer Satisfaction

High-Quality Kitchen Services

Education

Professional Chef Qualification

Job description

Shepherd Neame is seeking a dynamic Head Chef to join our team. If you have previous experience at a senior chef level and are looking for a new and rewarding challenge in the kitchen, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

The Woolpack, located in the heart of Banstead, is a community pub with roots dating back to the 18th century. It offers a varied menu of freshly cooked food, along with superb real ales and lagers from Shepherd Neame, Britain’s oldest brewer.

We understand that an excellent Head Chef is crucial to a successful kitchen. In this role, you will work alongside the General Manager to achieve key objectives, ensure customer satisfaction, and promote growth at your site. You will lead and develop your team to deliver efficient, high-quality kitchen services, fostering an inclusive culture within the business.

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?

• Competitive annual salary package
• Bonus scheme
• Early wage withdrawal scheme
• 25% discount on food and drink at Shepherd Neame managed houses
• 25% discount on overnight hotel bookings at Shepherd Neame managed houses
• Up to 40% discount on select purchases from the Visitor Centre Shop in Faversham
• Sheps Hut discounts and offers on hundreds of high street shops and services
• Access to a Workplace Mental Health Platform
• Company pension plan
• Opportunities for development and internal movement within our pubs, brewery, and support offices

Although Shepherd Neame is Britain’s oldest brewer, our approach remains innovative. We are an authentic, independent business that is flexible and agile, enabling us to thrive through our core values, the Sheps Skills:

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

WHO ARE WE?

Based in Faversham, Kent, Shepherd Neame has been operating for over 300 years. We are an independent family business with an award-winning visitor centre and over 300 pubs and hotels across London and the South East, from the historic City to the Kent coast. 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 are important to Shepherd Neame. We welcome applications from all qualified individuals regardless of age, disability, ethnicity, gender, religion, or sexual orientation. We are committed to providing an inclusive and supportive working environment where everyone can thrive.