Chef - Padstow

JOIN OUR KITCHEN TEAM IN PADSTOW - TALENTED CHEFS WANTED!

• Up to £12 per hour + fantastic tips (£6,100 last year for full-time staff!)
• Rick Stein's Café, Padstow, Cornwall
• Commis to Chef de Partie Level
• Flexible shifts with part and full time options
• A Top 100 Best Company to work for

Are you passionate about food, eager to learn, and ready to work in one of Cornwall's most stunning locations? We're on the lookout for enthusiastic chefs to join our talented kitchen team at our charming restaurant in Padstow.

We see ourselves as being in the 'cheering up industry' trying to make people smile with great food, drink and experiences. As we are in the Top 25 Best Hospitality Companies to Work For, we think we are pretty good at making our team smile too. We believe in both supporting our teams and embracing diversity and as such are a Disability Confident Committed Employer.

Family is the foundation of our business, and we understand the importance of work/life balance and flexibility.

Why join us?

• Competitive pay - up to £12 per hour
• Generous tips - last year, full-time chefs took home an extra £6,100!
• Work in a bustling, creative kitchen with a passionate team
• Career growth - training, support, and opportunities to progress
• A vibrant, friendly team in a stunning coastal setting

What we're looking for:

• A Commis Chef, Demi Chef, or Chef de Partie ready to take the next step
• Passion for fresh, locally sourced ingredients
• Enthusiasm, teamwork, and a can-do attitude

Grow your career with us

We're not just passionate about food, we're passionate about developing our people too. Many of our Head Chefs have worked their way up through the chef ranks so they know exactly how to support and develop your chef career with us. 75% of our managers have been promoted from within and we want to help you fulfil your potential. We'll invest in you with:

• Craft skills and training (wine and food tastings, supplier visits) to develop your knowledge and confidence
• Opportunities to move between parts of our business
• Encouragement to apply for bigger roles when the time is right
• Regular encouragement and support from your manager

Perks

• Flexible shifts. Family time and work/life balance are important to us. We'll work with you to find the shifts that work for your lifestyle, and full-time employees can request to work a four-day week.
• Significant tips. On top of your wage, you'll earn tips and you'll even get tips when you're on holiday!
• Staff discounts. You'll get 50% off in our restaurants, 20% in our shops and online and discounted hotel stays and cookery courses. You can also order wine at cost price.
• Free meal for two. After each full year with us, you'll get a complimentary 3 course meal for two people in one of our restaurants.
• Social events. You'll get the chance to meet Rick and the family at fun social events and parties.
• Wellbeing support. You're able to access all of Hospitality Action's Employee Assistance Programme services for free at any time, such as a 24-hour phone line and help sheets.
• Recommend a friend bonus. If you successfully recommend us a new employee, you'll receive a bonus from us as a thank you.
• Pension scheme. To help save for your future, you'll be automatically enrolled in our pension scheme after your first 3 months.
• Staff surprises. We like to make you smile, so there'll be little treats from us throughout the year.
• Holiday. You'll get 28 days paid holiday every year which increases after 2 years.
• Volunteering day. After each full year with us, you'll get 1 paid day to volunteer for a charity that's important to you.

Our Story

Rick and Jill Stein started our family run business back in 1975, and today we employ over 600 happy staff. The business has grown from the first flagship Seafood Restaurant in Padstow to 10 restaurants across the south of England, plus hotel rooms, cookery school, shops and an online shop. Rick and Jill are still heavily involved in the business, as are their three sons Ed, Jack and Charlie.

Our Values

We are proud to be a values-led company which you will learn more about upon joining us, the values that we live and breathe here at Stein's are:

• Hospitality is from our hearts.
• Enjoy learning & improving.
• Right thing, right way.
• Bring out the best in each other.
• Show great team spirit.

Good to know...

• Parking - there is plenty of free parking available in Padstow.
• Travel to work - Padstow is on the bus route from Bodmin, Wadebridge and Newquay with regular buses throughout the day.
• You can cycle safely to work from Bodmin and Wadebridge to Padstow along the Camel Trail.
• Uniform- we provide our kitchen teams with chef whites.

Whether you're just starting your chef career or looking for your next challenge, this is a brilliant opportunity to grow, learn, and work in a lively kitchen with a great atmosphere!

Apply now and become part of our exciting team in Padstow!

Say Hello -
We'd love to hear from you - to apply email your cv to aarranlightholder[at]rickstein.com or click apply to submit a quick application.

If you would like any additional support or need any reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know.