Sous Chef

Shepherd Neame; Broadstairs; On-site; GBP 1,515,000 - 2,066,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay/tips

Early wage withdrawal

Food & drink discount

Hotel stay discount

Shop discounts

Mental health platform

Pension plan

Career development

Flexible hours

Job summary

Shepherd Neame’s Royal Albion Broadstairs is seeking a Sous Chef to lead daily kitchen operations, mentor junior chefs, and ensure high standards of hygiene and food quality. You’ll support the Head Chef, manage sections, and help with menus and seasonal specials.

The role offers flexible hours and real opportunities for career progression within our historic pubs, breweries, and support offices. Join a team with Sheps Spirit and a long-standing tradition of hospitality, working in a seafront

Qualifications

• Leadership experience in a kitchen environment.
• Mentoring junior chefs and guiding a team.
• Experience in menu development and seasonal specials.
• Strong focus on hygiene, safety and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Head Chef in managing daily kitchen operations and team leadership.
• Take responsibility for sections of the kitchen, ensuring dishes meet company standards.
• Mentor and develop junior chefs, fostering a positive and productive environment.
• Maintain high standards of hygiene, safety, and compliance at all times.
• Contribute ideas for menu development and seasonal specials.
• Help with stock control, ordering, and kitchen organisation.

Skills

Team leadership

Mentoring juniors

Menu development

Stock control

Job description

Employment type: Full Time
Contract: Permanent
Salary: to be discussed at venue

Sous Chef – Take the Next Step with Britain’s Oldest Brewer!

At Shepherd Neame, we know that great food is at the heart of a memorable experience. As a Sous Chef, you’ll play a key leadership role in the kitchen, supporting the Head Chef and leading the team to deliver exceptional quality and consistency. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced chef ready to progress their career.

Where You’ll Be Working

The Royal Albion is an historic seafront hotel situated in the heart of Broadstairs, Kent. Dating back to 1760, the Shepherd Neame hotel has 20 elegant and spacious bedrooms and boasts a commanding position on the clifftop overlooking Viking Bay. Our guests can dine in our popular Ballard’s Coffee Lounge or our main bar and restaurant areas.

What You’ll Do

• Assist the Head Chef in managing daily kitchen operations and team leadership.
• Take responsibility for sections of the kitchen, ensuring dishes meet company standards.
• Mentor and develop junior chefs, fostering a positive and productive environment.
• Maintain high standards of hygiene, safety, and compliance at all times.
• Contribute ideas for menu development and seasonal specials.
• Help with stock control, ordering, and kitchen organisation.

What’s In It For You?

• Competitive hourly pay plus a share of tips
• Early wage withdrawal scheme
• 25% discount on food and drink at Shepherd Neame Managed Houses
• 25% discount on overnight stays at Managed House Hotels
• Up to 40% off select purchases from our Visitor Centre Shop in Faversham
• Exclusive discounts via Sheps Hut on hundreds of high street brands
• Access to a Workplace Mental Health Platform
• Company pension plan
• Career development opportunities across our pubs, Brewery, and Support Office
• Flexible working hours to suit your lifestyle

What You’ll Need

We’re looking for behaviours that make a great Sous Chef:

• Working Together – you inspire confidence, guide others positively and enjoy working collaboratively and supporting colleagues.
• Pride and Passion – you care about quality, presentation, ensure consistency and high standards.
• Sheps Spirit – you bring enthusiasm and a passion for food.
• Authenticity – you stay calm and proactive when things get busy.

Why Shepherd Neame?

Our culture is built on Sheps Spirit, Working Together, Pride and Passion, and Authenticity - values that have guided us for over 300 years. When you join us, you become part of a team that celebrates tradition while shaping the future.