Junior Sous Chef

Shepherd Neame is on the look out for a Junior Sous Chef tojoin our kitchen team, so if you are an established chef looking for a new challengeand to carve out your career in the kitchen; this may be just the job for you.The Horse and Groom is situated at the heart of Wilmington village near Dartford in Kent. Recently refurbished, the stylish Gastro pub is the perfect place to pop in for a quick drink, snack or to indulge in a delicious meal. We operate full table service seven days a week and can cater for as many as 600 covers on a busy day. We also have a great garden which also allows us to accommodate a further 180 hungry diners when the sun is shining.We know that excellent chefs are the key ingredient to asuccessful kitchen, so this role will see you playing a key role in our kitchenteam, ensuring that outstanding service and food is provided to our guests.If you have proven catering experience, you love food, aremotivated and are a great team player, we can train you and teach youeverything else that you will need to know.WHATS IN IT FOR YOU? Competitive hourly pay rate or salary  A share of tips in addition to your pay Early wage withdrawal scheme 20% discount on food at Shepherd Neame Managed Houses 25% discount on overnight Managed House Hotel bookings 20% discount on select purchases from the Visitor Centre Shop at Faversham Access to a Workplace Mental Health Platform Company pension plan The opportunity to develop & move within our pubs, the Brewery & Support Office Flexible working hoursShepherd Neame may beBritain’s oldest brewer but our approach is anything but old-fashioned. We arean authentic, independent business, yet flexible and agile, and that hasenabled 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.