Pastry Chef, Padstow

We are looking for an experienced Pastry Chef to join our friendly kitchen team at Rick Stein's iconic flagship restaurant, The Seafood Restaurant in Padstow, Cornwall. Ideally, you will be trained up to Chef de Partie level.

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 to Work For, we think we are pretty good at making our team smile too. We believe in supporting our teams and embracing diversity and are a Disability Confident Employer.

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

What you'll be getting up to:

• Inspiring your team with the best dishes from around the world
• Working with local suppliers and the freshest ingredients
• Leading a team in one of the best seafood restaurants in the business
• Developing and recruiting your own colleagues
• Building on your own business skills in areas such as budgeting and stock control

Grow your career with us:

We're not just passionate about food, we're passionate about developing our people too. Our current Head Chef, Pete Murt, has worked his way up through the chef ranks so he knows 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

Check us out!

Want to know what it's like to work here? Check out our 'Life at Steins' media channels. We want to impress you, as much as you’ll impress our guests, so we offer a range of perks for all our staff:

• 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:

• 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.

Say hello:

We'd love to hear from you - email your CV to petemurt[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.