Sous Chef

Shepherd Neame; Linton; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Shepherd Neame, Britain’s oldest brewer, as a Sous Chef and be part of a modern, innovative team. This role is crucial for the success of our kitchens, where you will support the Head Chef and help develop your team. Enjoy competitive pay, tips, and various discounts as part of our inclusive workplace.

Benefits

Competitive hourly pay rate or salary

A share of tips

Early wage withdrawal scheme

25% discount on food and drink

Access to a Workplace Mental Health Platform

Company pension plan

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Support the Head Chef and deputise in their absence.
• Deliver efficient, high-quality food service.

Skills

Cooking

Team Leadership

Time Management

Creativity

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 seeking a new challenge, this may be the perfect opportunity for you.

We understand that an excellent Sous Chef is crucial to a successful kitchen. In this role, you will support the Head Chef, deputise in their absence, and help develop 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 on 100's of high street shops and services
• Access to a Workplace Mental Health Platform
• Company pension plan
• The opportunity to develop and move within our pubs, the Brewery, and Support Office

Shepherd Neame may be Britain’s oldest brewer, but our approach is modern and innovative. We are an authentic, independent business, flexible and agile, which has enabled us to 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 Faversham, Kent for over 300 years. As an independent family business, we boast an award-winning visitor centre and more than 300 pubs and hotels across London and the South East, from the historic City to the Kent coastline. We employ around 1,500 team members across our pub estate and over 270 at our Brewery and Support Office.

Diversity, equality, and inclusion are important to Shepherd Neame. We welcome applications regardless of age, disability, ethnicity, gender, religion, or sexual orientation. We are committed to providing an inclusive and supportive working environment where all employees feel respected and can reach their potential.