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Chef de Partie

Paul Brown
Kent
2 days ago
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Shepherd Neame is looking for a Chef de Partie to join our
team kitchen, so if you have some previous catering experience, you are looking for
a new challenge and to carve out your career in the kitchen; this may be just
the job for you. 



Overlooking one of the finest beaches on the North Kent Coast, the Minnis Bay Bar & Brasserie in Birchington is a relaxed, stylish location that offers truly outstanding views, great food, an extensive drinks list and friendly service. The pub sits close to both Quex Park and the Powell Cotton Museum and the history-rich area can be explored with Shepherd Neame's Minnis Bay Bar & Brasserie Pub Walk, which starts and ends at the pub.

We know that excellent chefs are the key ingredient to a
successful kitchen, so as part of our friendly and supportive team,
you will play a
key role in our kitchen to ensure that outstanding service and food is provided
to our guests.



If you have some proven catering experience, you love food,
are 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 rate
  • A share of tips
    in addition to your hourly 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 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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