Shepherd Neame is on the lookout for a Deputy Manager with bundles of energy and enthusiasm to join our team, so if you have previous experience of leading a team from within either the hospitality or a service led environment and you are looking for a new and rewarding challenge; this may be just the job for you.

The Swan and Dog is located in the historic village of Great Chart, near Ashford. The street, which is the main road through the village, is a conservation area and most of the properties within it are listed buildings, including the Swan & Dog, which is a timber framed building dating back to the 16th century. Originally named the Swan Inn, the pub was renamed in tribute to the other pub in the village, originally known as the Black Dog.

As an ambassador for our brand, this role will see you supporting the General Manager with the day to day running of the business, deputising in their absence, and driving the delivery of continued growth and customer satisfaction at site. Assisting the creation of an inclusive culture within the business, you will work closely with the team, leading and developing them whilst ensuring that they offer excellent customer service at every opportunity.

WHATS IN IT FOR YOU?

• Competitive salary or hourly pay rate
• A share of tips in addition to your pay
• 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.