Shepherd Neame is on the lookout for a dynamic Head Chef to join our team, so if you have previous experience at a senior chef level and you are looking for a new and rewarding challenge in the kitchen; this may be just the job for you.Located next to the River Stour in the heart of the beautiful medieval town of Sandwich, Kent, the Bell Hotel has been welcoming guests to the town since Tudor times. Having undergone extensive refurbishment in recent years, the historic riverside retreat offers guests a luxurious experience with 21st-century comforts. Sandwich is also a magnet for golfers, with Royal St George’s and Prince’s golf clubs on its doorstep.We know that an excellent Head Chef is one of the most key ingredients to a successful kitchen,so this role will see you working alongside the General Manager to deliver key objectives, customer satisfaction and growth at your site. Supporting the creation of an inclusive culture within the business, you will lead and develop your team to deliver an efficient, high quality kitchen service to our customers.WHATS IN IT FOR YOU?Competitive annual salary packageBonus SchemePrivate healthcare schemeEarly wage

withdrawal scheme25% discount on

food and drink at Shepherd Neame Managed Houses25% discount on

overnight Managed House Hotel bookingsUp to 40% discount on

select purchases from the Visitor Centre Shop at FavershamSheps Hut discounts and special offers hub on 100''s of high street shops and servicesAccess to a Workplace

Mental Health PlatformCompany pension

planThe opportunity

to develop and move within our pubs, the Brewery and Support OfficeFlexible working

hoursShepherd 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 and

PassionAuthenticitySheps 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.