Head Chef

Shepherd Neame; Birchington; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading independent brewing company is seeking a dynamic Head Chef for their Minnis Bay Bar & Brasserie in Birchington. The successful candidate will work with the General Manager to achieve business goals, enhance customer satisfaction, and foster an inclusive kitchen culture. This role offers a competitive salary, bonuses, and significant discounts at various locations. The right candidate will have prior experience at a senior chef level and the ability to develop and lead a high-performing kitchen team.

Benefits

Competitive annual salary package

Bonus Scheme

Private healthcare scheme

Early wage withdrawal scheme

25% discount on food and drink at Shepherd Neame Managed Houses

25% discount on overnight Managed House Hotel bookings

40% discount on select purchases from the Visitor Centre Shop

Access to a Workplace Mental Health Platform

Company pension plan

Opportunities for internal development

Flexible working hours

Qualifications

• Previous experience at a senior chef level.
• Ability to support the creation of an inclusive culture.
• Leadership skills to develop a team for high-quality kitchen service.

Responsibilities

• Work alongside the General Manager to deliver key objectives.
• Ensure customer satisfaction and growth at the site.
• Lead and develop the kitchen team.

Job description

Overview

Shepherd Neame is on the lookout for a dynamic Head Chef to join our team. If you have previous experience at a senior chef level and you are looking for a new and rewarding challenge in the kitchen, this may be just the job for you.

Overlooking one of the finest beaches on the North Kent Coast, the Minnis Bay Bar & Brasserie in Birchington is a relaxed, stylish location with outstanding views, great food, an extensive drinks list and friendly service. The pub sits close to both Quex Park and the Powell Cotton Museum, and the history-rich area can be explored with Shepherd Neame\'s Minnis Bay Bar & Brasserie Pub Walk, which starts and ends at the pub.

We know that an excellent Head Chef is one of the key ingredients to a successful kitchen, so this role will see you working alongside the General Manager to deliver key objectives, customer satisfaction and growth at your site. You will support the creation of an inclusive culture within the business and lead and develop your team to deliver an efficient, high-quality kitchen service to our customers.

What\'s in it for you?

• Competitive annual salary package
• Bonus Scheme
• Private healthcare scheme
• 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

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

Who are we?

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 to 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.