Sous Chef

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 lookingfor a new challenge; this may be just the job for you.

Located in Bearstead, near Maidstone, the Oak on the Green sits on one of the prettiest village greens in England. Founded in 1665, the Oake Inn, famous visitors to the pub include Baroness Orczy, creator of the Scarlet Pimpernel, and Kent leg spin bowler Alfred Percy 'Tich' Freeman. Today, the Oak on the Green is renowned for using largely local produce throughout the extensive food menu offering both British and Mexican cuisine.

We know that an excellent Sous Chef is one of the keyingredients 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 kitchenteam 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
• Flexible working hours

Shepherd Neame may beBritain’s oldest brewer but our approach is anything but old-fashioned. We arean authentic, independent business, yet flexible and agile, and that hasenabled us to survive and thrive based on the following Sheps Skills :

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.