Sous Chef with view to progress to HC soon

Royal Tankerton; Greater London; Sur place; GBP 17 000 - 24 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Tips share

Early wage access

Food & drink discount

Overnight stay discount

Shop discounts at Visitor Centre

Mental Health platform access

Company pension

Career development opportunities

Flexible hours

Résumé du poste

Shepherd Neame is seeking a Sous Chef at The Crown Blackheath with a clear path to Head Chef. You will lead daily kitchen operations, mentor staff and ensure high standards of quality and consistency in line with company expectations.

The role offers progression, flexible hours, and benefits including tips and staff discounts. Join a historic brewery with a strong culinary focus and evolving menu ideas.

Qualifications

• Soft leadership and teamwork abilities.
• Commitment to quality, presentation and consistency.
• Enthusiasm and passion for food.
• Calm, proactive under pressure.

Responsabilités

• Assist the Head Chef in daily kitchen operations and lead the team.
• Take responsibility for specific kitchen sections and ensure dishes meet standards.
• Mentor and develop junior chefs to foster a positive, productive environment.
• Maintain high standards of hygiene, safety and compliance at all times.
• Contribute ideas for menu development and seasonal specials.
• Assist with stock control, ordering and kitchen organisation.

Connaissances

Working Together

Pride and Passion

Sheps Spirit

Authenticity

Description du poste

Sous Chef with view to progress to HC soon

The Crown Blackheath

Employment type: Full Time
Contract: Permanent
Salary: 15.00 per hour

Sous Chef – Take the Next Step with Britain’s Oldest Brewer!

At Shepherd Neame, we know that great food is at the heart of a memorable experience. As a Sous Chef, you’ll play a key leadership role in the kitchen, supporting the Head Chef and leading the team to deliver exceptional quality and consistency. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced chef ready to progress their career.

Where You’ll Be Working

A former coaching inn dating back to the 16th century, the Crown is at the heart of bustling Blackheath Village, with an alfresco area at the front of the pub providing the perfect spot for soaking up Blackheath’s cosmopolitan atmosphere.

What You’ll Do

• Assist the Head Chef in managing daily kitchen operations and team leadership.
• Take responsibility for sections of the kitchen, ensuring dishes meet company standards.
• Mentor and develop junior chefs, fostering a positive and productive environment.
• Maintain high standards of hygiene, safety, and compliance at all times.
• Contribute ideas for menu development and seasonal specials.
• Help with stock control, ordering, and kitchen organisation.

What’s In It For You?

• Competitive hourly pay plus a share of tips
• Early wage withdrawal scheme
• 25% discount on food and drink at Shepherd Neame Managed Houses
• 25% discount on overnight stays at Managed House Hotels
• Up to 40% off select purchases from our Visitor Centre Shop in Faversham
• Exclusive discounts via Sheps Hut on hundreds of high street brands
• Access to a Workplace Mental Health Platform
• Company pension plan
• Career development opportunities across our pubs, Brewery, and Support Office
• Flexible working hours to suit your lifestyle

What You’ll Need

We’re looking for behaviours that make a great Sous Chef:

• Working Together – you inspire confidence, guide others positively and enjoy working collaboratively and supporting colleagues.
• Pride and Passion – you care about quality, presentation, ensure consistency and high standards.
• Sheps Spirit – you bring enthusiasm and a passion for food.
• Authenticity – you stay calm and proactive when things get busy.

Why Shepherd Neame?

Our culture is built on Sheps Spirit, Working Together, Pride and Passion, and Authenticity - values that have guided us for over 300 years. When you join us, you become part of a team that celebrates tradition while shaping the future.