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Head Chef
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Head Chef
| Salary | Competitive salary Plus Tips & Bonus |
| Schedule | Full Time |
| Location | The Spitfire, 1 Liberty Square, Kings Hill, West Malling ME19 4AU, UK |
Head Chef
Description
Shepherd Neame is on the lookout for a dynamic Head Chef to join our team, so if you have previous experience at a senior chef level and you are looking for a new and rewarding challenge in the kitchen; this may be just the job for you.
The Spitfire is a contemporary pub that forms part of the 650-acre West Malling King's Hill business and residential park. The pub stands on the former Battle of Britain RAF West Malling base. Outside, there’s a lush green garden with ample seating for living the alfresco lifestyle. The Spitfire enjoys a great reputation for its food, dishes are freshly-prepared on the premises from local, seasonal produce, and enjoyed in spacious, stylish dining areas on both floors.
We know that an excellent Head Chef is one of the most key ingredients to a successful kitchen, so this role will see you working alongside the General Manager to deliver key objectives, customer satisfaction and growth at your site. Supporting the creation of an inclusive culture within the business, you will lead and develop your team to deliver an efficient, high quality kitchen service to our customers.
WE ARE LOOKING FOR SOMEONE WHO
Has Shep's Spirit
- Motivates others to be at their best for every moment of their career
- Has a “can – do” attitude always looking for opportunities to grow
- Assists the General Manager to keep up to date with competitor activity and ensures that we remain competitive
- Works well under pressure in a fast paced environment
Is great at Working Together
- Works alongside the General Manager to inspire the agreed standards of performance for each team member
- Is empowered to develop their team to deliver great service
- Is driven to develop themselves and others on their career journey
- Is committed to the continued success of the pub/hotel sharing knowledge and skills to develop others
- Creates an inclusive culture, motivates others and celebrates success through reward and recognition
- Offers great channels of communication and is committed to listening and responding to feedback
Has Pride and Passion
- Truly embraces the values of Shepherd Neame and leads by example
- Engages with customers and is a brand ambassador
- Takes accountability for resolving customer queries and responding to feedback
- Sets standards of performance for all team members to achieve
- Identifies opportunities to exceed customer expectation and deliver business growth
Is Authentic
- Takes responsibility for ensuring that we surpass customer expectations.
- Ensures food safety is at the heart of all kitchen activities
- Builds trust and shows loyalty and honesty
- Takes accountability for the security of the business
- Behaves with due care and consideration for the health, safety and wellbeing of themself and others
BENEFITS
- Competitive annual salary package
- Bonus scheme
- Private health care scheme
- Shares incentive plan
- Company pension plan
- Early wage withdrawal scheme
- Employee discount scheme at Shepherd Neame retail pubs & hotels
- Access to a Workplace Mental Health Platform
- Full company Induction Process
- Fast paced, fun and diverse working environment
- The opportunity to develop & move between pubs within the company
- Flexible working hours
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.
Perhaps best known for great British classic ales such as Spitfire Amber, which carries the Royal Warrant, our diverse portfolio includes Five Grain Lager, the Bear Island Collection and the Whitstable Bay Collection. We also brew international lagers under licence including premium Thai lager Singha and American best-seller Samuel Adams Boston Lager, and are the sole UK distributor for Truly hard seltzer.
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.
Perhaps best known for great British classic ales such as Spitfire Amber, which carries the Royal Warrant, our diverse portfolio includes Five Grain Lager, the Bear Island Collection and the Whitstable Bay Collection. We also brew international lagers under licence including premium Thai lager Singha and American best-seller Samuel Adams Boston Lager, and are the sole UK distributor for Truly hard seltzer.
Shepherd Neame is on the lookout for a dynamic Head Chef to join our team, so if you have previous experience at a senior chef level and you are looking for a new and rewarding challenge in the kitchen; this may be just the job for you.
The Spitfire is a contemporary pub that forms part of the 650-acre West Malling King's Hill business and residential park. The pub stands on the former Battle of Britain RAF West Malling base. Outside, there’s a lush green garden with ample seating for living the alfresco lifestyle. The Spitfire enjoys a great reputation for its food, dishes are freshly-prepared on the premises from local, seasonal produce, and enjoyed in spacious, stylish dining areas on both floors.
We know that an excellent Head Chef is one of the most key ingredients to a successful kitchen, so this role will see you working alongside the General Manager to deliver key objectives, customer satisfaction and growth at your site. Supporting the creation of an inclusive culture within the business, you will lead and develop your team to deliver an efficient, high quality kitchen service to our customers.
WE ARE LOOKING FOR SOMEONE WHO
Has Shep's Spirit
- Motivates others to be at their best for every moment of their career
- Has a “can – do” attitude always looking for opportunities to grow
- Assists the General Manager to keep up to date with competitor activity and ensures that we remain competitive
- Works well under pressure in a fast paced environment
Is great at Working Together
- Works alongside the General Manager to inspire the agreed standards of performance for each team member
- Is empowered to develop their team to deliver great service
- Is driven to develop themselves and others on their career journey
- Is committed to the continued success of the pub/hotel sharing knowledge and skills to develop others
- Creates an inclusive culture, motivates others and celebrates success through reward and recognition
- Offers great channels of communication and is committed to listening and responding to feedback
Has Pride and Passion
- Truly embraces the values of Shepherd Neame and leads by example
- Engages with customers and is a brand ambassador
- Takes accountability for resolving customer queries and responding to feedback
- Sets standards of performance for all team members to achieve
- Identifies opportunities to exceed customer expectation and deliver business growth
Is Authentic
- Takes responsibility for ensuring that we surpass customer expectations.
- Ensures food safety is at the heart of all kitchen activities
- Builds trust and shows loyalty and honesty
- Takes accountability for the security of the business
- Behaves with due care and consideration for the health, safety and wellbeing of themself and others
BENEFITS
- Competitive annual salary package
- Bonus scheme
- Private health care scheme
- Shares incentive plan
- Company pension plan
- Early wage withdrawal scheme
- Employee discount scheme at Shepherd Neame retail pubs & hotels
- Access to a Workplace Mental Health Platform
- Full company Induction Process
- Fast paced, fun and diverse working environment
- The opportunity to develop & move between pubs within the company
- Flexible working hours
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.
Perhaps best known for great British classic ales such as Spitfire Amber, which carries the Royal Warrant, our diverse portfolio includes Five Grain Lager, the Bear Island Collection and the Whitstable Bay Collection. We also brew international lagers under licence including premium Thai lager Singha and American best-seller Samuel Adams Boston Lager, and are the sole UK distributor for Truly hard seltzer.
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.
Perhaps best known for great British classic ales such as Spitfire Amber, which carries the Royal Warrant, our diverse portfolio includes Five Grain Lager, the Bear Island Collection and the Whitstable Bay Collection. We also brew international lagers under licence including premium Thai lager Singha and American best-seller Samuel Adams Boston Lager, and are the sole UK distributor for Truly hard seltzer.
Details
| Salary | Competitive salary Plus Tips & Bonus |
| Schedule | Full Time |
| Location | The Spitfire, 1 Liberty Square, Kings Hill, West Malling ME19 4AU, UK |
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Spitfire
| Salary |
Competitive salary Plus Tips & Bonus |
| Schedule | Full Time |
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