Head Chef

Ryan Torrie; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A historic independent brewer in London is seeking a dynamic Head Chef to lead their kitchen. The ideal candidate will have senior chef experience, focusing on customer satisfaction, team development, and service excellence. The role offers a competitive salary and various perks including discounts and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Competitive annual salary package

Bonus Scheme

Early wage withdrawal scheme

25% discount on food and drink

Access to Workplace Mental Health Platform

Company pension plan

Qualifications

• Previous experience at a senior chef level is required.
• Ability to lead and develop a team in a high-quality service environment.
• Excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Work alongside the General Manager to achieve key objectives.
• Ensure customer satisfaction and drive growth.
• Lead a team to deliver efficient, high-quality service.

Skills

Leadership

Team development

Customer satisfaction

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 may be the perfect opportunity for you.

Located in London's Moorgate, the Old Doctor Butler's Head is a traditional pub with over 400 years of history. Situated near the Guildhall, it is popular among City workers, with a busy first-floor function room hosting various events and meetings.

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 drive growth at your site. You will lead and develop your team to deliver efficient, high-quality service while 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 Managed House Hotel bookings
• Up to 40% discount on select purchases from the Visitor Centre Shop at Faversham
• Sheps Hut discounts and offers across 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

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

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

WHO ARE WE?

Founded over 300 years ago in Faversham, Kent, Shepherd Neame is Britain’s oldest brewer. 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 City to the Kent coast. We employ around 1,500 staff across our pub estate and more than 270 at our brewery and support offices.

Diversity, equality, and inclusion are central to Shepherd Neame. We welcome applications from all qualified candidates regardless of age, disability, ethnicity, gender, religion, or sexual orientation. We are committed to providing an inclusive and supportive working environment where everyone can reach their full potential.