Head Chef - Southend-on-Sea

Head Chef – Southend-on-Sea 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. The Bellhouse is a busy Pub & Restaurant located in Rayleigh Road, Leigh-on-Sea. Whether you\’re joining us for dinner or drinks, you can take in the surrounding scenic garden and woodland area or our venue is the ideal location for special occasions and impromptu gatherings, all year round. 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 package Bonus Scheme Private healthcare scheme 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.