Sous Chef

Dan Sidders; Ashford; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Shepherd Neame is looking for a passionate Sous Chef to join its kitchen team at The Vine, Tenterden. This role involves supporting the Head Chef, delivering high-quality food service, and developing the kitchen team in a historic and beautiful setting.

Benefits

Competitive hourly pay or salary

A share of tips

Early wage withdrawal scheme

25% discount on food and drink

Company pension plan

Opportunities for development

Qualifications

• Proven chef experience at a senior level.
• Ability to support the Head Chef and develop the kitchen team.

Responsibilities

• Support the Head Chef and deputise in their absence.
• Help develop team to deliver efficient, high-quality food service.

Job description

Shepherd Neame is seeking a Sous Chef to join our team. If you are a proven chef with experience at a senior level and are looking for a new challenge, this may be the perfect opportunity for you.

Located in the historic village of Tenterden, The Vine is easily accessible by car and bus, near Kent Steam Railway and Tenterden Museum. The venue features a classic Victorian facade with a modern interior, comfortable sofas, and a sunny conservatory. The outdoor walled garden offers a lovely setting for relaxing in the sun.

As a key member of our kitchen team, the Sous Chef will support the Head Chef, deputise in their absence, and help develop the team to deliver efficient, high-quality food service to our customers.

What’s in it for you?

• Competitive hourly pay or salary
• A share of tips in addition to your pay
• Early wage withdrawal scheme
• 25% discount on food and drink at Shepherd Neame managed houses
• 25% discount on overnight hotel bookings at managed houses
• Up to 40% discount on select purchases from the Visitor Centre Shop in Faversham
• Access to Sheps Hut discounts and offers across hundreds of high street shops and services
• Workplace Mental Health Platform
• Company pension plan
• Opportunities for development and internal movement within our pubs, brewery, and support office

Shepherd Neame, Britain’s oldest brewer, prides itself on a modern, flexible, and independent approach. Our core values include:

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

Who are we?

Based in Faversham, Kent for over 300 years, Shepherd Neame is an independent family business with an award-winning visitor centre and over 300 pubs and hotels across London and the South East. We employ approximately 1,500 team members across our pub estate and more than 270 at our brewery and support office.

We value diversity, equality, and inclusion. We welcome applications regardless of age, disability, ethnicity, gender, religion, or sexual orientation. Our goal is to provide an inclusive, respectful, and supportive working environment where everyone can reach their potential.