Head Chef

George & Dragon; Thames Ditton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An independent brewing company is seeking a dynamic Head Chef for their kitchen team in Thames Ditton. You will work closely with management to ensure customer satisfaction, while leading and developing your team for efficient service. The role offers competitive salary, bonuses, private healthcare, and flexible working hours. If you have experience at a senior chef level and a passion for quality, apply today to be part of a supportive and inclusive environment.

Benefits

Competitive annual salary package

Bonus Scheme

Private healthcare scheme

Early wage withdrawal scheme

25% discount on food and drink

Flexible working hours

Qualifications

• Previous experience at a senior chef level in a kitchen.
• Ability to lead and develop a team.
• Strong focus on customer satisfaction and kitchen efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Work alongside the General Manager to achieve key objectives.
• Lead and develop the kitchen team.
• Deliver high quality kitchen service to customers.

Skills

Working Together

Pride and Passion

Authenticity

Sheps Spirit

Job description

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.

We know that an excellent Head Chef is one of the most key ingredients to a successful kitchen. 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.

WHATS 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

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 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.