would not join sheps unless unemployed - Chef Shepherd Neame Employee Review

2.0
18 Oct 2017
Recommend
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Business outlook

Pros

some of the staff Equipment There actually quite good at maintenance imo

Cons

contracts are 8-12 hours per week in most stores but in reality there subject to change and essentially 0 management Treated like dirt High turnover Pay in most roles is nmw having to work every friday saturday and sunday for a whole the whole year except when booking holiday and thats if you managed to get holiday i worked under 6 different general managers in 3 stores and half of them never gave holiday out thou the other 3 did

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3.0
21 Feb 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Job provides you with training on-site and off-site (Training courses, workshops, and a lot of online modules). Heavy on teamwork and customer service focus.

Cons

Not a lot of chances for progression within the company itself if you start at the bar.

5.0
24 Feb 2026
Recommend
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Pros

Always help available if needed Great support from head office

Cons

No real cons apart from labour pressures which is the current norm in hospitality & retail at the moment

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