V C Tour Guide

Would you like to help create memorable moments and experiences for others? Do you have a few hours spare a week and looking for a role to share stories and be a key holder to history?

We are on the lookout for 4 Visitor Centre Tour Guides with bundles of energy and enthusiasm to join our team. This is a varied role in which you will have the opportunity to deliver excellent customer experiences and impart a wealth of history and stories in a truly unique venue in Faversham. If you are friendly, adaptable and have a confident manner; this may be just the job for you.

This is a part-time role where the hours are flexible to lead our tours throughout the week. The exact hours of work will vary from week to week and can include evenings and weekends so availability at these times and the ability to work on a flexible basis are essential.

What's in it for you? Competitive salary Company laptop and mobile phone (and any other specialist equipment) to assist with the proper performance of your duties 25% discount on food 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 100s of high street shops and services to help your monthly pay go even further Financial wellbeing app and early wage withdrawal scheme Generous Company Pension Plan Share Incentive Plan Access to a Mental well-being platform 25 days holiday (+ bank holidays) Working Hours: Full-time, hours per week, spread over Monday - Sunday, including evenings. Actual working hours will vary due to the nature of the role and will be confirmed in advance. 

The Ideal Candidate:

Experience in conducting guided tours and sharing knowledge of historical landmarks Excellent communication and customer service skills A deep appreciation for the history and culture of the brewery and its surrounding area Sales skills to promote the brewery's products and services Ability to work well in a team and independently Experience in the hospitality industry is a plus
Demonstrable experience in hospitality, tourism or relevant field

Duties & Responsibilities

Prepare The Brewery for all tours, including but not limited to topping up leaflet andinformation stands, tidying bar areas, setting out function rooms, replenishingbottle coolers, preparing teas, coffees and light refreshments Assist with cellar work as required Serve in shop and assisting with shopstocking, tidying, and ordering as required Assist with bookings and administrationas required Prepare Visitor Centre and bar inaccordance with checklists – these will be amended from time to time Show groups around following tour routeand script - pay particular attention to anything likely to be of specialinterest to the group and any recent awards/innovations Answer visitors' questions as fully asyou use of additionalinformation sheets, news releases and other publications provided from time totime Lead groups through tutored tasting andserve at bar as required Close down Visitor Centre and bar inaccordance with checklists – these will be amended from time to time Provide feedback from visitors to VisitorCentre Manager Help with special functions at thebrewery as and when required From time to time, assist at outsideevents Carry out Visitor Centre Assistants’duties as required Fulfil any otherduties reasonably requested by Visitor Centre Manager, Senior TourGuides or Visitor Centre Coordinators 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.

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