Chef de Partie

The Oak on the Green is looking for a Chef de Partie to join ourteam kitchen, so if you have some previous catering experience, you are looking fora new challenge and to carve out your career in the kitchen; this may be justthe job for you. Located in Bearstead, near Maidstone, the Oak on the Green sits on one of the prettiest village greens in England. Founded in 1665, the Oake Inn, famous visitors to the pub include Baroness Orczy, creator of the Scarlet Pimpernel, and Kent leg spin bowler Alfred Percy 'Tich' Freeman. Today, the Oak on the Green is renowned for using largely local produce throughout the extensive food menu offering both British and Mexican cuisine. We know that excellent chefs are the key ingredient to asuccessful kitchen, so as part of our friendly and supportive team, you will play akey role in our kitchen to ensure that outstanding service and food is providedto 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 youeverything 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 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.