Head Chef

Ed Cornwell; Lenham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A historic brewery and hotel chain in Lenham is seeking an experienced Head Chef to lead their kitchen team. You will be responsible for overseeing kitchen operations, ensuring high quality service, and fostering team development. This position offers a competitive salary and various benefits, including flexible working hours and discounts at managed houses.

Benefits

Competitive annual salary package

Bonus Scheme

Private healthcare scheme

Early wage

25% discount on food and drink

Up to 40% discount on hotel bookings

Access to a Workplace

Mental Health Platform

Company pension

Flexible working hours

Qualifications

• Previous experience at a senior chef level is essential.
• Strong leadership skills to develop the kitchen team.
• Ability to deliver high quality kitchen service.

Responsibilities

• Oversee kitchen operations and staff management.
• Ensure customer satisfaction and meet key objectives.
• Lead team to provide an efficient kitchen service.

Skills

Kitchen management

Team leadership

Customer satisfaction

Job description

Job Overview

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

Overlooking the village square in Lenham, Kent, the Dog and Bear Hotel combines the friendly atmosphere of a local pub with all the comforts of a contemporary hotel and restaurant. It embraces that unique heritage, retaining historic character features such as oak beams, and traditional décor and houses 24 en-suite bedrooms.

We know that an excellent Head Chef is one of the most 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. Supporting the creation of an inclusive culture within the business, you will lead and develop your team to deliver an efficient, high quality kitchen service to our customers.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary package
• Bonus Scheme
• Private healthcare scheme
• Early wage
• 25% discount on food and drink at Shepherd Neame Managed Houses
• Up to 40% discount on overnight Managed House Hotel bookings
• Access to a Workplace
• Mental Health Platform
• Company pension
• The opportunity to develop & move within our pubs, the Brewery & Support Office
• Flexible working hours

Values

• 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 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.