Head Chef

Shepherd Neame Ltd; Painter's Forstal; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A historic brewery in the UK is seeking a dynamic Head Chef to work alongside the General Manager and deliver key objectives while leading the kitchen team. The ideal candidate will have senior chef experience and be ready for a rewarding challenge in a vibrant environment. This role offers a competitive salary and numerous employee benefits including discounts and healthcare options.

Benefits

Competitive annual salary package

Bonus Scheme

Private healthcare scheme

Early wage withdrawal scheme

25% discount on food and drink

Pension plan

Flexible working hours

Qualifications

• Previous experience at a senior chef level.
• Ability to lead and develop a team effectively.
• Commitment to delivering 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 team for efficient kitchen service.

Skills

Working Together

Pride and Passion

Authenticity

Sheps Spirit

Job description

Overview

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.

Shepherd Neame is on the lookout for a dynamic Head Chef to join our team, so 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.

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.

Responsibilities

Work alongside the General Manager to deliver key objectives, customer satisfaction and growth at the site. Lead and develop your team to deliver an efficient, high‑quality kitchen service to customers.

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
• 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

Skills

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