Grill / hot side chef - old mill - united kingdom, ashford, kent

shepherd neame is looking for a grill / hot side chef to join our kitchen team, so if you are a new or aspiring chef looking for a fresh challenge and to carve out your career in the kitchen; this may be just the job for you.

dating back to the early 19th century, the old mill is a busy country pub & restaurant located on canterbury road in kennington, ashford. we have a strong, loyal customer following at the old mill and our menu is packed full of classic and modern pub food dishes which are served all day, every day, together with a lunch menu and daily specials board.

the pub has recently undergone a major refurbishment scheme that also includes the introduction of air-conditioning and new hi-tech equipment in the kitchen, ensuring that we have a great working environment for our fantastic and loyal kitchen team.

we know that excellent chefs are the key ingredient to a successful kitchen, so this role will see you working as part of our friendly and supportive kitchen team to deliver a great dining experience to our customers.

previous catering experience would be beneficial however if you haven’t got experience please do not worry, so long as that you love food, are confident, motivated and are a great team player, we can train you and teach you everything else that you will need to know.

whats in it for you?

competitive hourly pay rateimmediate start available if required a share of tips in addition to your hourly payearly wage withdrawal schemegreat working environment in an air-conditioned kitchen20% discount on food at shepherd neame managed houses25% discount on overnight managed house hotel bookings20% discount on select purchases from the visitor centre shop at favershamaccess to a workplace mental health platformcompany pension planthe opportunity to develop & move within our pubs, the brewery & support officeflexible working hours 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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