Sous Chef

TN United Kingdom; Southend-on-Sea; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a historic and innovative independent brewery as a Sous Chef. This role offers the chance to lead a dynamic kitchen team, ensuring high-quality food service in a vibrant pub environment. With a commitment to diversity and inclusion, this opportunity not only allows for personal growth but also provides a supportive workplace culture. Enjoy competitive pay, tips, and a range of discounts while working in a setting that values flexibility and team spirit. If you're passionate about culinary excellence and looking for a new challenge, this could be the perfect fit for you.

Benefits

Competitive hourly pay

Share of tips

Early wage withdrawal scheme

25% discount on food and drink

Discount on hotel bookings

Up to 40% discount on select purchases

Mental Health Platform access

Company pension plan

Opportunities for development

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Sous Chef or similar role in a busy kitchen.
• Strong leadership and team development skills.

Responsibilities

• Support the Head Chef and manage kitchen operations.
• Ensure high-quality food service and kitchen efficiency.

Skills

Culinary Skills

Team Leadership

Food Safety

Menu Development

Education

Culinary Arts Degree

Food Safety Certification

Tools

Kitchen Equipment

POS Systems

Job description

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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.

The Bellhouse is a busy Pub & Restaurant located on Rayleigh Road, Leigh-on-Sea. Whether you’re joining us for dinner or drinks, enjoy the scenic garden and woodland area, or host your special occasions and gatherings with us, all year round.

We recognize that an excellent Sous Chef is key to a successful kitchen. Your role will involve supporting the Head Chef, deputizing in their absence, and helping 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
• Opportunities to develop and progress within our pubs, Brewery, and Support Office

Although Shepherd Neame is Britain’s oldest brewer, our approach is modern and innovative. We are an authentic, independent business that values flexibility and agility, enabling us to thrive through 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 operate an award-winning visitor centre and over 300 pubs and hotels across London and the South East, from the historic City to the Kent coastline. We employ approximately 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 from all qualified individuals regardless of age, disability, ethnicity, gender, religion, or sexual orientation. We are committed to providing an inclusive and supportive working environment where everyone feels respected and empowered to reach their potential.