Sous Chef

Shepherd Neame Ltd; Carshalton; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A historic brewery in Carshalton is looking for an experienced Sous Chef to support the Head Chef and assist in developing the kitchen team. You will be responsible for delivering efficient, high-quality food service. The ideal candidate has a proven track record at a senior level and is ready for a new challenge. Join our inclusive environment and enjoy competitive pay, tips, discounts on food and drink, and flexible working hours.

Benefits

Competitive hourly pay rate or salary

A share of tips

25% discount on food and drink

Access to a Workplace Mental Health Platform

Company pension plan

Qualifications

• Proven chef with experience in kitchen management.
• Ability to support and develop kitchen team.
• Commitment to delivering efficient food service.

Responsibilities

• Support the Head Chef and deputise in their absence.
• Develop the kitchen team to ensure high-quality service.
• Maintain efficient kitchen operations.

Skills

Experience at a senior level

Team development

High-quality food service

Job description

We know that an excellent Sous Chef is one of the key ingredients to a successful kitchen, so this role will see you supporting your Head Chef, deputising in their absence and assisting with the development of the kitchen team to deliver efficient, high quality food service to our customers.

Shepherd Neame is looking for a Sous Chef to join our team, so if you are a proven chef with experience at a senior level and you are looking for a new challenge; 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. 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.

• Competitive hourly pay rate 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 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

Shepherd Neame may be Britain's oldest brewer but our approach is anything but old-fashioned. We are an authentic, independent business, yet flexible and agile, and that has enabled us to survive and thrive based on the following Sheps Skills:

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