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 looking for a new challenge; this may be just the job for you. Situated on the magnificent clifftop at Kingsgate, the Botany Bay Hotel in Broadstairs, Kent, is the perfect destination for a seaside escape. The stylish coastal retreat overlooks 200 metres of golden sands, stunning cliffs and rock pools. Guests can stay in one of the 30 en-suite bedrooms,enjoy a drink in the lounge bar or sample some delicious food in the restaurant.We know that an excellent Sous Chef is one of the key ingredients 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 kitchen team to deliver efficient, high quality food service to our customers.WHATS IN IT FOR YOU?Competitivehourly pay rate or salary A share of tipsin addition to your payEarly wagewithdrawal scheme25% discount onfood and drink at Shepherd Neame Managed Houses25% discount onovernight Managed House Hotel bookingsUp to 40% discount onselect purchases from the Visitor Centre Shop at FavershamSheps Hut discounts and special offers hub on 100's of high street shops and servicesAccess to aWorkplace Mental Health PlatformCompany pensionplanThe opportunityto develop & move within our pubs, the Brewery & Support OfficeFlexible workinghoursShepherd 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 TogetherPride andPassionAuthenticitySheps SpiritWHO 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.

Created: 2025-10-16