Sous Chef

Shepherd Neame Ltd; Dartford; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a historic and innovative company as a Sous Chef, where you will play a vital role in maintaining high culinary standards in a bustling gastro pub. This exciting position involves not only preparing delicious meals but also leading and mentoring a dedicated kitchen team. With a commitment to quality and customer satisfaction, you will help create memorable dining experiences while enjoying a range of perks and benefits. If you are passionate about food and thrive in a dynamic environment, this opportunity is perfect for you. Embrace the chance to grow within a respected establishment that values diversity and inclusivity.

Benefits

Competitive pay rate

Share of tips

Early wage withdrawal scheme

25% discount on food and drink

Discount on hotel bookings

Up to 40% discount in Visitor Centre Shop

Special offers on high street shops

Access to Mental Health Platform

Company pension plan

Flexible working hours

Qualifications

• Proven chef with senior level experience in a busy kitchen.
• Ability to support and develop kitchen team effectively.

Responsibilities

• Support Head Chef and manage kitchen operations in their absence.
• Deliver high-quality food service to customers efficiently.

Skills

Culinary Skills

Team Leadership

Food Safety Standards

Menu Development

Education

Culinary Arts Degree

Relevant Chef Experience

Tools

Kitchen Equipment

Point of Sale Systems

Job description

Shepherd Neame is looking for 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 just the job for you.

The Horse and Groom is situated at the heart of Wilmington village near Dartford in Kent. Recently refurbished, the stylish Gastro pub is the perfect place to pop in for a quick drink, snack, or to indulge in a delicious meal. We operate full table service seven days a week and can cater for as many as 600 covers on a busy day. We also have a great garden that allows us to accommodate a further 180 hungry diners when the sun is shining.

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

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU?

• 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 hundreds 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, which has enabled us to survive and thrive based on the following 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 for 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.