Sous Chef

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

Job summary

Shepherd Neame is seeking a Sous Chef to join their team at the Dog and Bear Hotel in Lenham, Kent. This role involves supporting the Head Chef, training the kitchen staff, and ensuring exceptional food quality. The position offers competitive pay, tips, and discounts, aiming to foster both personal and professional growth.

Benefits

Competitive hourly pay rate or salary

A share of tips

Early wage withdrawal scheme

25% discount on food and drink

25% discount on overnight hotel bookings

Up to 40% discount at Visitor Centre Shop

Access to Workplace Mental Health Platform

Company pension plan

Opportunities for development and movement within the company

Qualifications

• Proven chef with experience at a senior level.
• Ability to support the Head Chef and assist in team development.

Responsibilities

• Support the Head Chef and deputise in their absence.
• Assist with developing the kitchen team for high quality food service.

Skills

Culinary Skills

Team Leadership

Communication

Job description

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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.

Overlooking the village square in Lenham, Kent, the Dog and Bear Hotel combines the friendly atmosphere of a local pub with all the comforts of a contemporary hotel and restaurant. It embraces that unique heritage, retaining historic character features such as oak beams, and traditional décor and houses 24 en-suite bedrooms.

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.

WHATS 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 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

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

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 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.

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Created on 25/06/2025 by TN United Kingdom