Visitor centre chef - visitor centre - united kingdom, faversham, kent

the role: we are looking for a personable and professional visitor centre chef to support the kitchen operation of our popular visitor centre. this role will offer lots of variety preparing buffets and assorted wedding and events menus in a truly unique venue.

what’s in it for you?

competitive pay rate early wage withdrawal scheme 20% 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 faversham access to a workplace mental health platform full company induction process generous company pension plan company events counselling service 25 days holiday (+ bank holidays) 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:

sheps spirit

working together

pride and passion

authentic

key responsibilities

· report to the head chef & management team and assist with the day to day operation of the kitchen

· prepare, cook and present dishes to specification

· keep up to date with business initiatives and competitor activity

· keep up to date with seasonality of menu’s and products

· support a team to deliver outstanding routines and standards

· keep other team members informed of availability and stock levels in the kitchen

· assist with the monitoring of portion and waste control

· take responsibility for customer feedback and respond positively

· support new team members, ensuring a great employee experience with shepherd neame

· oversee the maintenance of the kitchen and food safety standards

· follow the procedures outlined in shepherd neame policies, guidelines and training.

full time, 37.5 hours per week. significant evening and weekend working required.

the company:

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 head 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.

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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