We are delighted to offer external apprentice positions within the Shepherd Neame estate and we have a wide range of courses available.
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Join Britain's oldest brewer
As a family-run, independent business, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We strive to create an inclusive culture where everyone can be themselves, do their best work and feel part of the Shepherd Neame family.
Opportunities
We have just under 300 pubs, inns and hotels across the South East, and employ around 1,500 staff across our estate, along with more than 270 employees at our head office and brewery.
We know that our committed and passionate team is vital to our success, and we are always looking for talented staff to join us.
Roles at Shepherd Neame
From rewarding front-of-house and kitchen roles to managerial postions, a host of opportunities await you. Together with a great range of employee benefits, we also offer a range of in-house development programmes, to help support and inspire you to achieve your career goals.
Front of house
Our bar and restaurant teams are crucial in ensuring that we provide our customers with a proper welcome.
Kitchen
We serve more than a million meals each year and we rely on our kitchen staff drive the quality of our food.
Management
Great managers keep our pubs and hotels running smoothly while motivating and inspiring their teams.
Housekeeping
The key to the success of our hotels rests with our hard-working rooms, maintenance, and cleaning teams.
Brewery and support office
Help us to create, package, sell, and distribute our delicious Shepherd Neame beers efficiently.
Become an apprentice
Why join Shepherd Neame?
We are committed to providing equal opportunities across all areas of our business, and guarantee to pay ahead of the National Minimum Wage. We offer an extensive range of bespoke in-house and external training opportunities to ensure that everyone feels supported in fulfilling their potential and is able to enjoy a rewarding and fulfilling career with us.
Jan, Manager of The Crown
Jan Mullerson cut his teeth in The Crown, in Blackheath, as a barman.
Tom, Manager of The Royal Crown
A passion for pubs inspires general manager Tom Crackett every day.
Alex and Danny, chefs at The Minnis Bay
Head chef Alex Eager and sous chef Danny Wilkinson on joining the team.
Mike, Director of Brewing
Find out how Mike Unsworth came to be one of our master brewers.
Peter, Head Chef at Fish on the Green
How Peter Baldwin steered his kitchen to success and two AA rosettes.
Danielle, Technical Brewer
Find out how Danielle Whelan came to be brewing at Shepherd Neame.
Team member benefits
- Competitive pay
- Early wage withdrawal scheme
- 25% discount on food and drink at Shepherd Neame managed houses
- 25% discount on overnight managed house hotel bookings
- 20% discount on select purchases from our Brewery Shop in Faversham
- Access to a Workplace Mental Health Platform
- Company pension plan
- The opportunity to develop and move within our pubs, the brewery, and the support office
- 28 days holiday
Rewarding and recognising our people
The Shepherd Neame Pub Awards is held annually to congratulate and celebrate our pub teams.