General manager Joanne Hilliard Rodwell outside The Swan & Dog Shepherd Neame pub;

Our management team

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Whether you are a proven General Manager looking for a new and exciting challenge in a fresh setting, or a successful Deputy Manager ready to take the next step in your career, we want to hear from you.

Manager posing outside her Shepherd Neame pub The Old City Bar in Canterbury

About our management roles

We are looking for dynamic General Managers, and capable Deputy and Assitant Managers, to join our successful team. 

As a General Manager, you will be responsible for every aspect of your business, managing the commercial and operational strategy and performance of the site and motivating and inspiring your team to serve our customers with excellence, energy and enthusiasm

Our Deputy and Assistant Managers help to support the General Manager with all aspects of the successful management of the business.

In return, we offer great employee benefits, including competitive salaries, great private live-in accommodation, quarterly and year-end bonus schemes, a share incentive plan and staff discount scheme. We want to attract, retain and develop the very best people, so we will provide the training and development to support and inspire you to achieve your goals.

Bar person pulling a pint at a Shepherd Neame pub

What's it like?

“I joined Shepherd Neame at the age of 16 as a waitress, and have been with them ever since, working my way up to my current role as Deputy Manager. The company has been great in encouraging my career development, providing training courses and offering support at every stage.”

Emma, Deputy Manager, the Marine Hotel, Whitstable

Meet our managers

Find out more about some of our General Managers, how they came to be running their pubs, and their experiences of working with the Shepherd Neame team.   

Contact us

If you would like any more information you can chat to our Recruitment Co-ordinator on 01795 542132 or email [email protected].